Checkers Game

Checkers is played on a square board, and each player starts with 12 pieces. The goal is to capture all of your opponent's pieces or block them from making any legal moves.

Each piece can only move diagonally forward. Regular moves involve moving one space diagonally, while capturing moves involve jumping over an opponent's piece to remove it from the board. Kings can move and capture both forward and backward.

No, once a checker reaches the last row on the opponent's side, it becomes a king and cannot be promoted further.

If a player has no legal moves, they lose the game. This can occur when all their pieces are blocked or captured.

A draw can occur if both players agree to it, or when the same position is repeated three times with the same player to move.

Yes, kings can be captured just like regular pieces. The opponent must jump over the king to capture it.

In regular friendly games, there is usually no time limit. However, in competitive play or online platforms, there may be specific time limits for each player's turn.

Regular pieces can only move forward diagonally. However, kings have the ability to move backward as well as forward.

No, if a player has the opportunity to capture an opponent's piece, they must do so. Multiple captures in one turn are allowed and often strategically advantageous.

Yes, there are several variations of checkers played around the world, such as International Draughts, Canadian Checkers, Brazilian Checkers, and more. Each variation may have slightly different rules.