Strategy

FreeCell strategy: create space before you need it

FreeCell shows you the whole problem. Winning comes from preserving enough space to reorganise it.

Beginner8 min readFreeCell

Free cells are a budget

Every occupied cell shortens the runs you can move. Spend a cell only on a card with a clear route back.

Empty columns multiply your options

A column can hold a whole run and is usually more valuable than a single free cell.

Free low cards

Aces, twos and threes open foundations and reduce the number of cards competing for space.

Keep in mind

  • Keep one free cell open.
  • Create an empty column early.
  • Free low cards.
  • Plan temporary storage.