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Checkers - How to Play

Authentic draughts with forced captures and flying kings, on 8×8 or 10×10.

Real draughts rules - no shortcuts. Capturing is mandatory, chain jumps are allowed, and crowned pieces fly across the board.

Rules

1
Move diagonally forward one square.
2
Jump over enemy pieces to capture - chains allowed, and capturing is mandatory.
3
Reach the far side to crown a king - it flies any distance diagonally.
4
Capture or block all enemy pieces to win. 60 seconds per turn.

2 players · turn-based · 8×8 or 10×10 board. Full rules & interactive demo

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