Glossary

Base rank

Reviewed 8 November 2026 · Every classic solitaire, and where to play it online

Short answer

In Canfield, the rank of the first foundation card, which every foundation then starts from.

Why it matters

If the base rank is 9, each foundation runs 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace, 2 and on to 8.

See it in play

Read Canfield solitaire online: reserve and wrapping foundations, then try it on Solitaire Online (solitaire-online.com).

Sources

Pagat.com: patience and solitaire games: A long-running independent reference for card game rules.
Solitaire Online: types of solitaire: The site's guide to solitaire families.

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