DownloadIf you're a fan of classic board games, you'll love diving into the world of Checkers (also known as Shashki, Draughts, or Dama) online. With its straightforward yet engaging gameplay, Checkers is a timeless favorite that you can now enjoy in two popular formats: International 10×10 and Russian 8×8. Here's what you can expect from Checkers Online:
- Compete in thrilling online tournaments
- Earn free credits multiple times a day
- Engage in live matches with players from around the globe
- Offer a draw if the game reaches a stalemate
- Play by the traditional Russian checkers 8×8 rules
- Experience the strategic depth of International checkers 10×10 rules
- Enjoy a user-friendly, minimalistic interface
- Switch between horizontal and vertical screen orientations during play
- Set up private games with a password and invite friends
- Replay games with the same opponents
- Secure your progress and credits by linking your account to Google
- Connect with friends, chat, use emoticons, and track achievements on leaderboards
Russian Checkers 8×8
In Russian Checkers, played on an 8×8 board, the rules are designed to keep the game dynamic and challenging:
- White always starts the game
- Checkers move exclusively on dark squares
- You must capture an opponent's piece if the opportunity arises
- Captures are allowed both forward and backward
- Kings can move and capture along any diagonal
- The Turkish strike rule applies: you can only capture one opponent's piece per move
- Choose any capture option available, not just the longest
- A checker reaching the opponent's back rank becomes a king and can immediately move as a king if possible
A draw is declared under the following conditions:
- If a player with checkers and three (or more) kings fails to capture an opponent's single king within 15 moves
- If in a king-only endgame, the position remains unchanged for 30 moves in 4-5 piece endings or 60 moves in 6-7 piece endings
- If a player with three pieces (in any combination of kings and checkers) fails to capture an opponent's king on the "high road" within five moves
- If for 15 moves, only kings are moved without capturing or promoting any checkers
- If the same position repeats three or more times, with the same player to move
International Checkers 10×10
International Checkers, played on a 10×10 board, adds a layer of complexity with these rules:
- White initiates the game
- Checkers move solely on dark squares
- You are obliged to capture an opponent's piece if possible
- Captures can be made forward and backward
- Kings can move and capture along any diagonal
- The Turkish strike rule is in effect: capture only one opponent's piece per move
- The majority rule mandates capturing the maximum number of pieces if multiple options exist
- A checker that reaches the opponent's back rank during a capture continues as a checker, not a king
- A checker that reaches the opponent's back rank by a regular move or during a capture becomes a king and stops, resuming as a king on the next move
What's New in the Latest Version 1.3.6
Last updated on Aug 27, 2024, this version brings:
- Enhanced connection stability
- Updated internal modules
- Minor bug fixes
