Are you ready to dive into the classic board game of Checkers (also known as shashki, draughts, or dama) right from your device? Our Checkers Online app offers you the chance to play by the rules of the most popular types of draughts: International 10×10 and Russian 8×8. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer eager to learn, our app provides a seamless and engaging experience.
Features of Checkers Online:
- Participate in thrilling online tournaments and showcase your skills.
- Earn free credits multiple times a day to keep the game going strong.
- Engage in matches only with live players for a truly competitive experience.
- Offer a draw to your opponent when the game reaches a stalemate.
- Play by the traditional Russian checkers 8×8 rules or explore the broader board of International checkers 10×10.
- Navigate through the game with ease, thanks to our user-friendly and minimalistic interface.
- Switch between horizontal and vertical screen orientations during play for maximum comfort.
- Create private games with a password and invite friends for a more personalized match.
- Replay games with the same players to refine your strategies.
- Link your account to your Google account to ensure you never lose your progress or credits.
- Connect with friends, use chat functions, express yourself with emoticons, and track your achievements on leaderboards.
Russian Checkers 8×8
In Russian checkers, the game begins with the white player moving first. Checkers are confined to dark squares, and capturing an opponent's piece is mandatory when possible. Players can capture both forward and backward, and kings have the freedom to move and capture along any diagonal. The Turkish strike rule applies, meaning an opponent's piece can only be captured once per move. If multiple captures are available, you can choose any option, not necessarily the longest. Upon reaching the opponent's edge, a checker becomes a king and can immediately move as a king if the opportunity arises.
A draw can be declared under several conditions:
- If a player has checkers and three or more kings against an opponent's single king and fails to capture the opponent's king within 15 moves from when the balance of forces is established.
- In positions where both players have kings and 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 (in any combination) against an opponent's single king on the "high road" cannot capture the king within 5 moves.
- If players only move kings without moving simple checkers or capturing for 15 moves.
- If the same position repeats three or more times, with the same player to move each time.
International Checkers 10×10
Similar to Russian checkers, International checkers starts with the white player moving first, and pieces move on dark squares with mandatory captures when possible. Both forward and backward captures are allowed, and kings can move and capture along any diagonal. The Turkish strike rule is in effect, and the majority rule mandates capturing the largest number of pieces when multiple captures are possible. A simple checker that reaches the opponent's edge during a capture continues moving as a regular checker, but if it reaches the edge by a regular move, it becomes a king and must wait until the next turn to move as a king.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.3.6
Last updated on Aug 27, 2024, this version brings:
- Improved connection stability for a smoother online experience.
- Updated internal modules to enhance performance.
- Minor bug fixes to ensure a more enjoyable gameplay.
