Comment by Harbinger2001 on 26/08/2024 at 03:25 UTC

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View submission: How much is winning classic Klondike Solitaire based on skill as opposed to luck?

My quick search says 82% to 92% of the deals are winnable. As to how much luck vs skill you need to find that winnable series of moves? Who knows.

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Comment by Mourningblade at 26/08/2024 at 06:39 UTC

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Winnable with backtracking/perfect information or winnable with an algorithm?

My guess is closer to 70% of Klondike is winnable without backtracking/perfect information. But just a guess.

I used to play quite a bit when young and getting a track record over 50% was very achievable, but more than 75% seemed to be heavily inspected by luck.