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Your turn. Choose a piece.
Pieces 12–12 · Move 0

Checkers match

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0Coral wins
0Moves
0Mint wins

How to play Checkers

  1. Move one square diagonally toward your opponent.
  2. Jump over an opposing piece into an empty square to capture it. Captures are required.
  3. Keep jumping when another capture is available.
  4. Reach the far edge to become a king, which can move both directions. Crowning ends the current turn.
  5. Win by taking every opposing piece or leaving your rival with no legal move.

Checkers tips

Guard your back row

Keep at least one piece on your back row early. An empty back row lets your opponent crown kings for free.

Move pieces in pairs

Advance pieces together so each one is defended by a partner. Lone pieces drifting forward get jumped.

Count one jump ahead

Before taking a tempting capture, look one jump beyond it: a forced jump can walk you straight into a double jump by your opponent.

Checkers FAQ

How do I win at checkers?

Capture every opposing piece, or leave your rival with no legal move. Either one wins the game.

Do I have to capture when I can?

Yes. Captures are required: if a jump is available, you must take it.

What is a king?

A piece that reaches the far edge becomes a king. Kings can move and jump diagonally in both directions.

Can I jump more than once in a turn?

Yes. Keep jumping while another capture is available: the whole chain happens in a single turn.

Does crowning end my turn?

Yes. The moment a piece reaches the far edge and becomes a king, your turn ends there.

Is Checkers free to play?

Yes. It is free to play and ad-free, with no account needed.