Checkers

Jump, capture, and crown kings against the computer.

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How to play Checkers

You move the light pieces first. Click a piece to see its legal moves, then click a square to move diagonally forward. Captures are mandatory — jump an adjacent enemy into the empty square beyond, and keep jumping if you can. Reach the far row to crown a King, which moves both ways. Capture all the computer’s pieces to win.

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Checkers — frequently asked questions

Do I have to capture when I can?

Yes — like standard American checkers, if a jump is available you must take it, and you must continue a multi-jump chain.

How strong is Hard mode?

Hard uses an alpha-beta search several moves deep, weighing material, kings, and advancement, so it punishes mistakes.

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