What is Russian Checkers?
Russian Checkers is a free card & board game with checkers, classic and retro elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Russian Checkers with computer, Online with real people or Together on same screen.
How to play Russian Checkers
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Russian Checkers loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- -Checkers move diagonally forward; kings move diagonally in any direction. -Taking is mandatory, and pieces are removed after the turn. -If more captures are possible, they must continue until no further captures can be made. -Kings land on any free square after capturing. -Checkers reaching the last row become kings and may continue capturing. -The Turkish strike rule stops a capture if a beaten piece blocks the path. -Players choose which capture option to use when multiple are available.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Card & Board |
|---|---|
| Tags | checkers, classic, retro |
| Controls | Shown in the game |
| Screen | Landscape (800 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Russian Checkers with computer, Online with real people or Together on same screen. Game Modes: - With a computer - Online - Online with a friend via the link - Together on the same screen
Russian Checkers: frequently asked questions
Is Russian Checkers free to play?
Yes. Russian Checkers is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Russian Checkers?
The developer's instructions for Russian Checkers say: "-Checkers move diagonally forward; kings move diagonally in any direction. -Taking is mandatory, and pieces are removed after the turn. -If more captures are possible, they must continue until no further captures can be made. -Kings land on any free square after capturing. -Checkers reaching the…"
Can I play Russian Checkers on a phone or tablet?
Russian Checkers is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to Russian Checkers?
If you like Russian Checkers, try Master Checkers, Master Checkers Multiplayer and Reversi Multiplayer. They are card & board games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Card & Board category on Gameziko.
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- Checkers Rules: How to Play Draughts and Win: The rules of checkers (draughts) explained simply, from setup and jumps to kings, plus how Russian and international draughts differ and beginner tips.
Good to know
Russian Checkers is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.