How do I become a king?

Move a piece to the last row on the opposite side. Kings can move and capture in all four diagonal directions.

When is the game a draw?

After 40 moves by each side with no capture or crowning, the game is declared a draw.

English checkers (American draughts) on an 8×8 board, with men moving and capturing forward only.

Red 12Black 12

Your turn

Follow these steps to get a result

Red moves first. Tap one of your glowing pieces, then tap a highlighted square.
Pieces move diagonally forward one square. Jump over an opponent piece to capture it.
Captures are mandatory, and a piece keeps jumping while more captures are available.
Reach the far row to become a king, which can move and capture backward too. Capture or block every opposing piece to win.

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Common questions about this tool

Yes. If you can capture you must, and if several captures are possible you may choose any, but you must complete the full jump sequence.

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