What kinds of checkers can I play on Checkersland PC, and on which operating systems does it run?

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Checkersland PC supports more than 20 kinds of checkers and runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Solaris. It also lets you play with other people over the Internet. Those four facts come directly from the site's own description of its most powerful version, so if your system is one of those four and you want a wide choice of checkers variants, Checkersland PC is the version to look at.

Checkers variants

The site states that Checkersland PC "allows you to play more than 20 kinds of checkers." That is the specific figure given — not an exact list of variant names, which the page does not enumerate. What this means in practice:

  • You are not limited to a single ruleset such as standard English draughts.
  • The variant count is a headline feature of the PC version specifically, described as "the most powerful version."
  • If you need to confirm whether one particular variant is included, the site does not list them on the page, so you would need to check within the program itself.

Operating systems

Checkersland PC can be run on:

Operating system Supported
Windows Yes
Linux Yes
macOS Yes
Solaris Yes

This is a broader range than most casual checkers programs, which typically target Windows only. If you are on Linux, macOS, or Solaris, this matters — the PC version is explicitly built to run there.

Playing against other people

Beyond the variants and platforms, the PC version "allows to play with other people over the Internet." So the same program covers both offline play against the computer and online play against human opponents.

Other versions on the site

The page also references other Checkersland offerings beyond the PC program:

  • Android — listed as a separate program.
  • Android Online — a distinct online entry.
  • Android Russian — a Russian-language Android option.
  • Endgames — a separate section.
  • Extension — a separate item.

The description frames these as "different kinds of free checkers programs and services." The PC version remains the one described as most powerful and the one with the 20-plus variant count and the four-OS support.

Version and contact details

The site notes a published Checkersland PC version dated 2025.10.18, credited to Pavel Porvatov, with support reachable at [email protected]. If you want the current build, that date is the reference point given on the page.

Quick decision guide

  • Want the widest choice of checkers variants? Use Checkersland PC — more than 20 kinds.
  • On Windows, Linux, macOS, or Solaris? The PC version runs on all four.
  • Want to play against people online? The PC version supports Internet play.
  • On Android? Look at the Android, Android Online, or Android Russian entries instead.