Russian Solitaire

Play Russian Solitaire online. A harder Yukon variant where sequences must be same suit.

Russian Solitaire

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards)
  • Difficulty: Very Hard
  • Game time: Fast
  • Win rate: ~5%
  • Type: Skill

Objective

Move all cards to foundations, building up by suit from Ace to King.

The game

Foundations
  • 4 piles on the right
  • Build up in suit from Ace to King
Tableau
  • 7 columns arranged like Yukon
  • Build down by suit (not alternating colors)
  • Move any face-up card with all cards above it
  • Empty columns accept only Kings or King-led stacks

Strategy

  • Think several moves ahead - the low win rate demands careful play
  • Uncovering face-down cards is usually worth prioritizing
  • Before moving from pile A to pile B, check if B to A is better

Russian vs Yukon

Russian Solitaire follows Yukon's rules but requires same-suit building instead of alternating colors. This single change dramatically increases difficulty - expect many unwinnable deals.