Checkers

Move your pieces diagonally forward, jump over the computer’s pieces to capture them and crown a king by reaching the far side.

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You play the blue pieces from the bottom and move first. Pieces move one square diagonally forward; kings can also move backwards. If you can jump over an opposing piece into an empty square you must, and you may keep jumping in the same turn. Reach the far row to be crowned. You win when the computer has no move left. Easy plays carelessly, Standard looks two moves ahead and Hard looks five.

How to play
  1. Tap one of your pieces, then a highlighted square.
  2. Jumps are compulsory. Jump over a piece to capture it.
  3. Reach the far side to crown a king. Capture or block every piece to win.
Tips and tricks

A few ideas that make Checkers easier and more fun:

  • Keep your back row at home as long as you can. It stops enemy kings.
  • Trade pieces when you are ahead. Fewer pieces make your lead count.
  • Look for forced jumps. A sacrifice can drag a piece into your double jump.
About Checkers

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Checkers, also called draughts, is a board game played for centuries. This version follows the common eight-by-eight rules with compulsory captures.

Why it works

You look ahead several moves, weigh trades and spot forced jumps. The task uses planning, pattern recognition and calculation.

These are the skills used during play; improvement outside the game is not established.