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Checkers · Draughts
CheckersCheckers online: play draughts against the computer
Six levels from Beginner to Master, three rule sets, undo and hints while you learn, and a leaderboard of every player.
6 levels3 rule sets6 board themesFree
1. Who do you want to play?
2. Which rules?
3. Pick a level
Start at Level 1 · Beginner · International
Press PLAY to sign in, and your levels are saved.
4. Who moves first?
5. Board
Maple and walnut, beech and ebony pieces. You can change it during a game too.
Leaderboard
2 playersEvery player, ranked by the highest level they have beaten without undo or hints, then stars, then wins.
| # | Player | Highest level | Wins | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  eric | Level 1 · Beginner | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |  Tuyishimire Eric | Level 1 · Beginner | 1 | 1 |
How to play
1. Move
Tap one of your pieces, then a green dot. Pieces move one square diagonally forward.
2. Capture
Jump over an opponent's piece to take it. If you can capture, you must, and keep jumping while you can.
3. Crown a king
Reach the far row to become a king, which moves backwards too. On Flying kings and International, kings slide far.
4. Climb the levels
Beat a level without undo or hints to open the next, from Beginner up to Master.
About Checkers on Ganzaa
Checkers, also called draughts, is a game of planning ahead: every move opens or closes a capture, and a good player sees a jump coming two or three moves before it happens.
Play the computer at six levels. Beginner plays any move, so you can learn the rules; Master thinks for two seconds a move and plays strong endgames. Undo and hints are there while you learn, but a level only opens after a win without them.
Three rule sets: International 10×10 draughts, the game of world and African championships; Classic 8×8 (English draughts and American checkers); and Flying kings 8×8 (the East African game, where kings slide any distance).
Checkers: questions and answers
How do you play checkers?
Each player starts with their pieces on the dark squares. Pieces move one square diagonally forward. You capture by jumping over an opponent's piece to the empty square beyond, and if you can capture you must. A piece that reaches the far row becomes a king. You win when your opponent has no piece left or can't move.
Which rules can I play?
Three. International 10×10 is the draughts of world and African championships: 20 pieces each, pieces capture backwards too, and you must take the most pieces you can. Classic 8×8 is English draughts and American checkers: kings move one square at a time. Flying kings 8×8 is the East African game, where kings slide any distance.
How do the levels work?
There are six levels against the computer, from Beginner, which plays any move, to Master, which thinks for two seconds a move. Each rule set has its own six levels. A level opens when you win the one below it without using undo or hints.
Can I undo a move or get a hint?
Yes, as often as you like when you play the computer. A game where you use either becomes a practice game: a win still counts in your games played, but it doesn't open the next level, earn stars or rank you on the leaderboard.