Solitaire Leaderboard
Fastest verified wins, ranked by time. Win any game to enter - Sign in to keep your name.
About the Russian Solitaire leaderboard
This board ranks the fastest completed games of Russian Solitaire by finish time. Russian Solitaire is Yukon with one merciless change: tableau builds must be the same suit instead of alternating colors - a game rated Very hard where under 10% of deals fall.
How ranking works
- Only completed (won) games count, and every result is checked for a plausible time and move count before it's listed.
- Ties break toward fewer moves, rewarding efficient solving as well as speed.
- Signed-in players keep a permanent name on the board and sync records across devices; guests can still post a display name.
- Switch between Today, This Week, This Month and All Time above to see recent form or lifetime bests.
What counts as a good Russian time?
Times vary a lot by player and by deal, but here's a rough guide to aim for:
| Just learning | Finishing at all is the win - don't watch the clock yet. |
|---|---|
| Casual player | A comfortable, unhurried solve, usually a few minutes. |
| Getting good | Under ~3 minutes with few wasted moves. |
| Speed runner | Well under a minute on a friendly deal - clean, decisive play. |
The fastest way to climb this board isn't frantic clicking - it's making fewer, smarter moves so the clock barely moves while you plan.
Chase a faster time
- Study the Russian strategy guide to cut wasted moves.
- Warm up on today's daily challenge - the same deal for everyone makes times directly comparable.
- Race a friend in multiplayer for pressure that sharpens your play.
- Create a free account to keep a permanent name and sync records across devices.
Leaderboard FAQ
How does the solitaire leaderboard work?
It ranks completed (won) games by finish time. Every result is checked for a plausible time and move count before it is listed, and ties break toward fewer moves.
What counts as a good solitaire time?
It varies by game and deal. Casual wins take a few minutes; skilled players finish under three minutes, and speed runners beat friendly deals in well under a minute.
Do I need an account to appear on the leaderboard?
No. Guests can post a display name. A free account keeps a permanent name and syncs your records across devices.
Can I compare times fairly?
Yes - play the daily challenge, where everyone gets the identical deal, so times are directly comparable.