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Russian Solitaire is a challenging Yukon-family solitaire game where tableau piles build down by same suit instead of alternating colours. Much of the layout is visible from the start, and any exposed card can move together with the cards covering it.

Unlike Klondike, Russian Solitaire has no stock pile. You build descending same-suit sequences on the tableau, move cards with everything stacked above them, and use empty columns only for Kings or groups led by a King.

How to Play Russian Solitaire

• The tableau uses a Yukon-style deal: the first pile has 1 face-up card, and each later pile has more cards with the upper portion face-up.
• Build descending sequences on the tableau in same suit (e.g. 9♥ on 10♥).
• You may move any face-up card together with all cards covering it, as long as the moved card fits the destination.
• Only a King (or a sequence starting with a King) may be placed on an empty column.
• There is no stock or waste; every move comes from the tableau.
• Move Aces to foundations first, then build up by suit to King.

Tips & Strategy

• Scan the whole board before moving — since all cards are face-up, you can plan multiple moves ahead.
• Build same-suit sequences as long as possible to keep them moveable as a group.
• Avoid placing mixed-suit cards on top of important sequences — they block future moves.
• Create empty columns only when you have a King ready, otherwise the space goes to waste.
• Get Aces to foundations early — every foundation card clears clutter from the tableau.