Сheckers Online

Play Checkers Online: Master International and Russian Draughts

Checkers (also known as draughts or dama) is a classic board game with straightforward rules. This online version lets you play the most popular variations: International 10x10 and Russian 8x8.

Key Features:

• Online tournaments for competitive play.
• Daily free credits to keep you playing.
• Exclusive online matches against live opponents.
• Option to offer a draw.
• Support for both Russian 8x8 and International 10x10 rules.
• Intuitive and minimalist interface.
• Adjustable screen orientation (horizontal or vertical).
• Private games with password protection and friend invites.
• Replay option with the same players.
• Google account linking to save progress and credits.
• Integrated friends list, chat, emoticons, achievements, and leaderboards.

Russian Checkers (8x8): Rules

Movement and Capture:

• White moves first.
• Pieces move only on dark squares.
• Mandatory captures: You must capture if a valid capture is available.
• Forward and backward captures are allowed.
• Kings can move and capture diagonally to any square.
• Turkish strike rule applies: Only one opponent piece can be captured per move.
• Multiple capture options? You can choose any, not necessarily the longest chain.
• Pawns become kings upon reaching the opponent's back rank and can immediately make king moves if possible.

Draw Conditions:

• Three (or more) kings vs. one king: If a player with this advantage doesn't capture the opponent's king within 15 moves (from when the force balance was established).
• King vs. King scenarios: No change in force balance (no captures, no new kings) for 30 moves (4-5 pieces) or 60 moves (6-7 pieces).
• Three pieces vs. one king: If a player with three pieces (any combination of kings and pawns) on the "high road" cannot capture the opponent's king within 5 moves.
• 15 consecutive king moves: If only kings are moved for 15 consecutive turns without pawn movement or captures.
• Three-fold repetition: If the same board position occurs three times with the same player to move.

International Checkers (10x10): Rules

Movement and Capture:

• White moves first.
• Pieces move only on dark squares.
• Mandatory captures: You must capture if a valid capture is available.
• Forward and backward captures are allowed.
• Kings can move and capture diagonally to any square.
• Turkish strike rule applies: Only one opponent piece can be captured per move.
• Majority rule applies: If multiple capture options exist, you must choose the one capturing the most pieces.
• Capturing pawns: A pawn that reaches the opponent's back rank during a capture continues the capture sequence as a pawn, not immediately becoming a king.
• Pawn promotion: A pawn that reaches the opponent's back rank by a regular move (or at the end of a capture sequence) becomes a king on its next turn.

What's New in Version 1.3.6 (Aug 27, 2024)

• Improved connection stability.
• Updated internal modules.
• Minor bug fixes.