Checkers Web

Red moves second 12
Black moves first Black to move 12

Checkers rules in 30 seconds

  • Move one square diagonally forward, on the dark squares only.
  • Jump an enemy piece next to you to capture it – and keep jumping if you can.
  • You must capture whenever a capture is available.
  • Reach the far row and your piece is crowned a king, which moves backwards too.
  • You win by taking every enemy piece, or by leaving your opponent with no legal move.

How to play checkers: the full rules, with boards you can try →

Frequently asked questions

We are sitting opposite each other. Can we turn the board around?
Yes. The flip button under the board turns it 180° and keeps the game exactly as it is, so each player can take a turn from their own side.
Do we have to take every capture?
That is the standard rule, and the pieces that must capture glow. For a more relaxed game, turn Mandatory capture off in Settings.
Do we need an account or a download?
No. Two players share one phone, tablet or PC in the browser, and the game in progress is saved on that device.

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