Board game
Play a classic checkers match against the computer or a friend, capture diagonally, and crown a piece on the far side.
About the game
This browser checkers game keeps the focus on the familiar board: move on dark squares, jump opposing pieces to capture them, and reach the last row to crown a king. Choose a computer challenge or share the board with a friend.
Quick guide
Regular pieces move one dark square diagonally forward. A capture jumps an adjacent opposing piece into the empty square beyond it. In this version, a capture may be mandatory, so check the whole board before planning a quiet move. If another jump is available after a capture, continue the sequence. Reach the far row to crown a king, which can move and capture in both directions.
Keep pieces connected so one checker protects another, and avoid opening your back row too early. A tempting capture can be a trap if it forces your piece onto a square where the opponent can jump it next. Before every move, look for all forced captures, then compare the board position after the complete exchange rather than after the first jump.
Start at the easiest setting while learning forced captures and king promotion. Move up when you can finish without leaving single pieces exposed. Friend mode is best when you want to discuss positions on the same device. You can also browse all games, return home, or practise a different grid strategy in Connect Four.
Move diagonally on the dark squares, jump opposing pieces to capture them, and win by taking every opposing piece or leaving the opponent with no legal move.
They are usually called checkers, men, or pieces. A piece that reaches the far row is crowned and becomes a king.
Checkers is a perfect-information strategy game. There is no dice roll or hidden hand, so results depend on decisions, tactics, and experience.
