How many moves in solitaire is good?

The number of moves considered "good" in Solitaire—particularly Klondike Solitaire, the most popular version—depends on whether you're playing a standard draw-1 or draw-3 game and whether you're aiming for a high score, fast time, or move efficiency.

Here's a breakdown:

• Game Type    Typical Moves to Win    "Good" Move Count (Efficient Play)
• Draw 1               100–140 moves               Under 120 moves
• Draw 3               130–180+ moves               Under 150 moves

🧮 Under 120 Moves (Draw 1)

• Sign of efficient, strategic play
• Likely involved careful planning and optimal card sequencing
• Typical for experienced players

🧠 Under 150 Moves (Draw 3)

• Draw 3 is harder due to limited access to deck cards
• Under 150 suggests smart tableau management and deck cycling

- Under 100 moves: Rare, expert-level strategy

- Often achieved by advanced players or those using undo/restart tactics effectively

- More common in replayable or pre-seeded games

- Just counting moves isn't enough — in some scoring systems, speed or foundation cards matter more.

- Using undo can reduce move count artificially (but some games penalize it in scoring).

If you're consistently winning in 120–150 moves, you're doing well. You can improve further by:

- Practicing tableau efficiency

- Memorizing sequences

- Planning several moves ahead