Russian Checkers

Play Russian Checkers (shashki) — the classic draughts game of Russia — with official rules, a strong offline AI, and powerful analysis tools. No account, no internet required.

OFFICIAL RUSSIAN RULES
• 8×8 board, 12 pieces per side, White moves first
• Men capture forward and backward; flying kings move any distance
• A man crowned during a capture continues the same move as a king — the signature Russian rule
• Captures are mandatory, with free choice when several are available

PODDAVKI (GIVEAWAY) MODE
Play the beloved reverse variant: lose all your pieces to win! Switchable per game.

11 AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS
From Beginner, perfect for learning the game, up to Grandmaster and beyond. Every level is clearly described so you always know what you're up against. Choose your color — White, Black, or Random.

ANALYSIS BOARD
Move both sides yourself and let the engine show you the best move with an arrow and an evaluation bar. Adjustable search depth, auto-analysis mode, and copy/paste of any position.
arrow and an evaluation bar. Adjustable search depth, auto-analysis mode, and copy/paste of any position.

CUSTOM SETUP
Place pieces freely to build any position, then play it against the AI or study it on the analysis board.

GAME HISTORY & REPLAY
Every finished game is saved automatically. Step through past games move by move, analyze any position from them, and export or import games as files.

MORE FEATURES
• Fully offline — play anywhere, anytime
• Available in English and Russian (Русский)
• Multiple board and piece styles, light and dark theme
• Move history, capture hints, and mandatory-capture warnings

Whether you're learning shashki or sharpening your endgame, Russian Checkers gives you a fair opponent and the tools to improve