TriPeaks Solitaire Opening
Start a TriPeaks deal by finding moves that reveal face-down cards. Check the Ace–King connection, then draw only when no exposed card plays.
Four opening priorities
Find the route that reveals a card
When several cards play, start with the move that uncovers a face-down card. Opening lower rows creates more options.
Check Ace and King
Ace and King connect in either direction. Check both ends whenever the waste top is Ace or King.
Compare the next waste card
The easiest card is not always the best choice. Prefer moves that keep more future matches available.
Draw only when no move remains
A draw costs 5 points and resets the streak. Check every exposed card before using the stock.
Ask these before draw one
Should I draw immediately?
Usually not. Check every exposed card and the Ace–King connection before drawing.
If several cards fit, which one should go first?
Choose the card that reveals a face-down card or keeps more future matches available.
When should I check Ace and King?
Check them whenever the waste top becomes Ace or King. The connection can extend the opening streak.
What if the first draw still does not help?
Check the exposed cards again. If an earlier move blocked a better route, use Undo and compare another order.
Open the next row first
Prioritize routes that reveal face-down cards. Each open row adds more possible moves.
Do not miss the end ranks
Ace and King connect. Check the opposite end whenever either rank reaches the waste pile.
Avoid unnecessary opening draws
Keep playing while an exposed card matches. Drawing lowers the score and ends the current streak.
Replay the same opening
A deal number recreates the same layout, letting you compare the first route and the timing of the first draw.
Opening FAQ
What should I look at first in the opening?
Find a route that reveals a face-down card, then check whether Ace and King connect.
Is the longest streak always the best opening?
No. A shorter route that reveals a card may create more future moves.
When should I use Undo in the opening?
Use Undo after missing an Ace–King connection, drawing too early, or blocking the only route to a face-down card.
Why does the first draw matter?
It costs 5 points, resets the streak, and removes one card from the limited stock.
What are common opening mistakes?
Playing only the easiest card, missing Ace and King, or drawing while a legal move remains.
Carry it into the midgame
Keep the reveal habit
When several cards play, compare which move reveals a card or keeps more future matches available.
Next up
Continue with the midgame guide, or return home to practice the opening on a new deal.
