Strategy and long-session games

Checkers

Checkers is a familiar strategy game that works well in a plain browser tab. This build keeps the board local and easy to start.

Quick answer

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Checkers is a diagonal movement board game where pieces capture by jumping. The goal is to remove the other side or leave it with no legal move. PCder embeds a static board so you can start without a sign-in.

Best for
Players want a simple board game with basic movement rules.
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How to play

How to play Checkers

  1. Choose a piece Click one of your pieces to see or make a legal move.
  2. Move diagonally Regular pieces move forward on dark squares.
  3. Jump to capture If an opponent piece is diagonal and the square beyond it is open, jump over it.
  4. King the piece Reach the far side to make a king, which can move in both directions.

Common questions

Checkers FAQ

How do you win Checkers?

Capture all opposing pieces or block the opponent so they have no legal move.

Can regular pieces move backward?

In standard checkers, regular pieces move forward. Kings can move forward and backward.

What is the best beginner Checkers tip?

Do not give away single pieces for free. Look one move ahead for forced jumps.