Checkers
About the game, controls and tips
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Classic checkers with forced captures, multi-jumps and kings. Three computer levels, undo and hints, or play a friend on the same device or online.
Checkers runs right here in your web browser on Vortex RK, on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install. Sign in once and your scores and saves follow you.
How to play Checkers
Red moves first. Pieces move one square diagonally forward onto dark squares. Jump over an opponent’s piece to capture it, and keep jumping if you can. Captures are compulsory. Reach the far row to crown a king that can move and capture backwards too. Take every enemy piece, or leave them with no moves, to win.
Controls
- Click / tap one of your pieces, then the square to move to.
- Captures are compulsory; a multi-jump goes all the way in one move.
- Undo, Hint and Menu are under the board.
Works with mouse and touch screens.
Features
- Full English draughts rules: forced captures, multi-jumps and kings
- Three computer levels from relaxed to really tough
- Undo and hint buttons while you learn
- Same-device two player mode and online matches
Tips
- Keep your back row filled for as long as you can to stop early kings.
- Trade pieces when you are ahead; avoid trades when you are behind.
- Kings are worth about three men, so race one to the far row.