Russian checkers - Shashki

The description of Russian checkers - Shashki

Site Editorial Commentary：Play checkers with AI or online players

Russian Checkers, also known as Shashki or Russian Draughts, is a highly engaging and popular logic game with deep roots in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. This application brings the classic board game to your fingertips, offering a challenging and strategic experience that's perfect for training your logic and strategic thinking skills.

The app boasts a powerful game algorithm and a user-friendly, classic interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced players. Challenge your strategic abilities with this relaxing yet mentally stimulating game. Now, you can enjoy a game of checkers anytime, anywhere, directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Key Features:
+ **Advanced AI Engine:** Features 12 difficulty levels, ensuring a suitable challenge for all skill levels. The AI also incorporates game openings for added variety and unpredictability.
+ **Online Multiplayer:** Compete with other players online with an ELO rating system. Track your progress with online game history, leaderboards, and achievements. Engage in chat with opponents and utilize player blocking features (VIP).
+ **Single & Two Player modes:** Test your skills against the computer AI in single-player mode or challenge a friend on a tablet for a classic two-player experience.
+ **Custom Board Positions:** Create and set up your own checkers board positions for training purposes and professional analysis.
+ **Pre-set Compositions:** Access over 400 prepared compositions with 5 difficulty levels, ranging from beginner to master, providing valuable learning opportunities.
+ **Game Analysis Tools:** Analyze saved games and replay games from any chosen position to improve your understanding of the game.
+ **Game Opening Database:** Explore and analyze various described game openings to enhance your strategic knowledge.
+ **Save & Load Games:** Save your games in progress and continue playing later at your convenience.
+ **Game Statistics:** Track your played games and analyze your performance with detailed statistics.
+ **Customizable Boards:** Choose from a variety of board styles, including wooden, plastic, flat marble, and children's styles, to personalize your gaming experience.
+ **Parental Control:** Protect game settings with a password and monitor your child's productivity through statistics.
+ **Undo Move Feature:** Undo your moves, even after the game is over, to analyze your decisions and learn from your mistakes.
+ **Automatic Saving:** The game automatically saves your progress, ensuring you never lose your place.

Game Rules:
* Russian Checkers is played on an 8x8 board with alternating dark and light squares.
* Each player begins with 12 pieces positioned on the three rows closest to their side. The row nearest to each player is known as the "crownhead" or "kings row". The player with the white pieces moves first.
* Men move forward diagonally to an adjacent unoccupied square.
* If a player's piece reaches the kings row on the opponent's side, it is "crowned" and becomes a "king". Kings can move both forward and backward and can choose any unoccupied square along the diagonal.
* If a man becomes a king during a capture sequence, it can continue the capture sequence, jumping backward as a king. The player chooses the landing square after the capture.
* Capturing is mandatory; a player cannot opt to make a non-jumping move if a capture is possible. If multiple capture sequences are available, the player chooses which sequence to exeCute. All captures within the chosen sequence must be completed. Captured pieces remain on the board until the entire sequence is finished but cannot be jumped again (Turkish capturing rules).
* A player loses if they have no valid moves remaining, either because they have no pieces left or their pieces are obstructed. A game results in a Draw if neither player can win. The game is also considered a draw under the following conditions: the same position repeats three times with the same player to move each time; one player offers a draw, and the opponent accepts; a player has three kings against a single enemy king, and cannot capture the enemy king within 15 moves.