All Game Rules
Checkers
2 playersJump and capture all opponent pieces in English Draughts.
Objective
Capture all opponent pieces or leave them with no legal moves.
Game Phases
1Play30 sec/turn
Move or jump one piece per turn. Jumps are mandatory.
Available Actions
| Action | When | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Your turn | Move a piece diagonally forward, or jump over an opponent piece to capture it. |
| Resign | Any time | Forfeit the game. |
Scoring
Win: +25 rating. Lose: -15. Draw: +5.
Win Condition
Capture all opponent pieces, or leave them with no legal moves.
Special Rules
- -Pieces move diagonally forward on dark squares only.
- -Captures are MANDATORY — if you can jump, you must.
- -Multi-jump: if you can jump again after a capture, you must continue.
- -Reaching the opponent's back row promotes a piece to King.
- -Kings can move and jump in all 4 diagonal directions.
Strategy Tips
- *Keep pieces on back row as long as possible for defense.
- *Try to get kings early — they're much more powerful.
- *Force exchanges when you have more pieces.
- *Control the center to limit your opponent's options.