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.
• Exclusively online matches against live opponents.
• Option to offer a draw.
• Support for both Russian 8x8 and International 10x10 rules.
• User-friendly, 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.
• Social features including friends, chat, emoticons, achievements, and leaderboards.

Russian Checkers (8x8): Rules Summary

• Movement & Capture: White moves first. Pieces move only on dark squares. Mandatory captures are enforced. Captures are allowed both forward and backward. Kings move and capture diagonally to any square. The Turkish strike rule applies (only one opponent piece can be captured per move). Multiple capture options allow for any choice (not necessarily the longest). Pawns reaching the opponent's back rank become kings and can immediately utilize king moves if possible.

• Draw Conditions: A draw is declared under several specific circumstances, including: a player with three (or more) kings against one opponent king not capturing within 15 moves; no change in the balance of forces (no captures or king promotions) for a specified number of moves (30 moves for 4-5 pieces, 60 moves for 6-7 pieces); a player with three pieces against a single king on the "high road" unable to capture within 5 moves; 15 consecutive moves involving only kings; or three (or more) repetitions of the same board position with the same player to move.

International Checkers (10x10): Rules Summary

• Movement & Capture: White moves first. Pieces move only on dark squares. Mandatory captures are enforced. Captures are allowed both forward and backward. Kings move and capture diagonally to any square. The Turkish strike rule applies (only one opponent piece can be captured per move). The majority rule applies (when multiple capture options exist, the one capturing the most pieces is mandatory). If a pawn captures and reaches the opponent's back rank, it continues capturing as a pawn, not immediately becoming a king. Pawns reaching the opponent's back rank by a regular move become kings and can utilize king moves from their next turn.

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

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