Сheckers Online

Checkers, also known as shashki, draughts, or dama, is a beloved board game that captivates players with its straightforward yet engaging rules. Dive into the world of Checkers Online and experience the thrill of playing by the rules of the two most popular types: International 10×10 and Russian 8×8.

**Features of Checkers Online:**

• Engage in exhilarating online tournaments.
• Score free credits multiple times a day to enhance your gameplay.
• Compete only against live players for a true test of skill.
• Propose a draw when the game reaches a stalemate.
• Play by the traditional Russian checkers 8×8 rules.
• Master the strategic depth of International checkers 10×10 rules.
• Enjoy a user-friendly, minimalistic interface designed for seamless play.
• Switch between horizontal and vertical orientations effortlessly during play.
• Set up private games with a password and invite friends for a more personalized experience.
• Replay games with the same opponents to refine strategies.
• Secure your progress and credits by linking your account to your Google account.
• Connect with friends, chat, use emoticons, track achievements, and climb leaderboards.

**Russian Checkers 8×8:**

**Move and Capture Rules:**

• White initiates the game.
• Checkers move exclusively on dark squares.
• Capturing an opponent's checker is mandatory if possible.
• Captures can be made both forward and backward.
• Kings move and capture along any diagonal.
• The Turkish strike rule applies: an opponent's checker can only be captured once in a single move.
• Choose any capture option if multiple are available (not necessarily the longest).
• A checker reaching the opponent's edge becomes a king and can immediately act as one if an opportunity arises.

**Draw Conditions:**

• A draw is declared if a player with checkers and three (or more) kings against a single opponent's king fails to capture the opponent's king within 15 moves after establishing the balance of forces.
• A draw is also declared if in a king-only position, the balance of forces remains unchanged for 30 moves in 4 and 5 piece endings, or 60 moves in 6 and 7 piece endings.
• If a player with three checkers (three kings, two kings and a checker, a king and two checkers, or three simple checkers) against one opponent's king on the "high road" cannot capture the king within five moves, a draw is declared.
• A draw occurs if players only move kings without moving simple checkers or capturing for 15 consecutive moves.
• A draw is declared if the same position repeats three or more times with the same player's turn.

**International Checkers 10×10:**

**Move and Capture Rules:**

• White starts the game.
• Checkers move solely on dark squares.
• Mandatory capture applies if an opportunity exists.
• Captures are allowed in both forward and backward directions.
• Kings can move and capture along any diagonal.
• The Turkish strike rule is in effect: only one capture per move.
• The majority rule mandates capturing the maximum number of checkers if multiple capture options are available.
• A simple checker can continue capturing after reaching the opponent's edge without becoming a king until the move ends.
• Upon reaching the opponent's edge by a move or capture, a simple checker becomes a king and stops moving, with king rules applicable on the next turn.

What's New in Version 1.3.6

Last updated on Aug 27, 2024:

• Enhanced connection stability for smoother gameplay.
• Updated internal modules to improve performance.
• Minor bug fixes to enhance user experience.

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