Strategy
4.5

Checkers

Jump over opponent pieces and capture them!

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Category

Strategy

Rating

4.5/ 5.0

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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