Checkers
Jump over opponent pieces and capture them!
Category
Strategy
Rating
Price
100% Free
How to Play
Checkers is a classic board game on an 8×8 grid. Move diagonally on dark squares and capture opponent pieces by jumping over them. Reach the far row to crown a king that can move backward.
Take all opponent pieces or block them completely to win.
Controls
- Click piece — Select
- Click highlighted square — Move or jump
- Restart — New game
Tips & Tricks
- 1Control the center early for more jump options
- 2Don't leave back-row pieces undefended too soon
- 3Plan double jumps — they can swing momentum fast
- 4Kings are powerful; protect them once crowned
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I jump if possible?
Yes. Forced captures apply when a jump is available.
Can kings move backward?
Crowned kings move diagonally forward and backward.
Is this American checkers?
It follows common 8×8 checkers rules on dark squares.
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