CHECKERS ONLINE
Checkers, also known as draughts, is one of the oldest and most widely played board games on earth, and this free online version lets you play every major variant in one place. Jump and capture your opponent's pieces, reach the far side to crown a king, and clear the board or leave your opponent with no legal moves to win. Choose American checkers on an 8x8 board, International draughts on 10x10 with flying kings, or regional favorites like Brazilian, Russian, Turkish and Italian rules. Play ranked matches against real opponents, invite friends to a private room, or sharpen your skills against AI at adjustable difficulty. Move hints, undo requests, chat and full game history are included. Works in any browser on desktop, tablet or phone with no download or account.
How to Play Checkers
- Each player starts with 12 pieces (20 in International) on the dark squares of their three or four closest rows.
- Pieces move diagonally forward one square to an empty square.
- Capture by jumping over an adjacent enemy piece to the empty square beyond. Multiple jumps in one turn are allowed.
- In most variants, capturing is mandatory when available.
- A piece reaching the far row becomes a king and can move backward. In International rules, kings fly any distance along a diagonal.
- Win by capturing all opposing pieces or blocking them so they cannot move.
Game Modes and Features
- Multiple variants: American, International, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Pool
- Online ranked matchmaking with ratings
- Private rooms to play checkers with friends
- AI opponents from easy to expert
- Mandatory capture and flying king rules per variant
- Legal move highlighting and hints
- Undo requests, draw offers and resign
- Time controls and rematch
- Game history and replay
- Works on any browser, mouse or touch
Checkers Strategy Tips
- Control the center. Center pieces have more capture and movement options.
- Keep your back row intact as long as possible to stop enemy kings.
- Use forced captures against your opponent: offer a piece to pull them into a multi-jump.
- Trade pieces when ahead, avoid trades when behind.
- Get a king early in International rules; flying kings dominate the board.
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- Developer
- Makera Games
- Released
- Nov 2026
- Updated
- Nov 2026
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Questions about CHECKERS ONLINE
What is Checkers?
Checkers, or draughts, is a two-player board game where pieces move diagonally and capture by jumping. The goal is to capture or immobilize all enemy pieces.
What is the difference between Checkers and Draughts?
They are the same family of games. Checkers is the American name; draughts is used in the UK and for the International 10x10 version.
Which checkers variants can I play?
American, International, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Italian and Pool checkers.
Is capturing mandatory in checkers?
Yes, in most variants. If a capture is available, you must take it.
Can kings move backward?
Yes. Kings move and capture both forward and backward. In International rules they also move any distance.
Is Checkers Online free?
Yes. Play free in your browser with no download, app or sign-up.
Can I play checkers with friends online?
Yes. Create a private room and share the link.
Can I play checkers against the computer?
Yes. AI opponents are available at several difficulty levels.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Tap to move on iPhone, Android or tablet in any mobile browser.
How long does a game of checkers take?
Usually 10 to 20 minutes, less with blitz time controls.
Is checkers a solved game?
American checkers was solved in 2007: perfect play by both sides leads to a draw. Human games are still highly competitive.
Is there a rating system?
Yes. Ranked matches track your rating and place you on the leaderboards.
