Сheckers Online

Dive into the classic strategy game of Checkers (also known as Shashki, Draughts, or Dama) with our online platform designed for enthusiasts of the most popular types of draughts: International 10×10 and Russian 8×8. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our Checkers Online app brings the excitement of this timeless board game to your fingertips, complete with the following features:

• Engage in thrilling online tournaments
• Receive free credits multiple times daily to enhance your gaming experience
• Challenge live players from around the world in real-time matches
• Propose a draw when the game reaches a stalemate
• Enjoy the classic rules of Russian checkers on an 8×8 board
• Experience the strategic depth of International checkers on a 10×10 board
• Navigate through a user-friendly and minimalistic interface
• Switch between horizontal and vertical screen orientations during gameplay
• Create private games with passwords and invite friends for a more personalized experience
• Replay games with the same opponents to refine your strategies
• Secure your progress and credits by linking your account to Google
• Connect with friends, chat, use emoticons, earn achievements, and climb the leaderboards

Russian Checkers 8×8

In Russian checkers, played on an 8×8 board, the rules are straightforward yet require strategic thinking. Here's what you need to know:

• White initiates the game
• Checkers can only move on dark squares
• Capturing an opponent's checker is mandatory when possible
• Captures are allowed both forward and backward
• Kings can move and capture along any diagonal
• The Turkish strike rule applies, allowing only one capture per move
• Players can choose any capture option if multiple are available
• A checker reaching the opponent's edge 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 faces one opponent's king and fails to capture it within 15 moves
• If both players have kings and 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 checkers (in any combination) cannot capture an opponent's king on the "high road" within 5 moves
• If only kings are moved for 15 consecutive moves without capturing or promoting a checker
• 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 an extra layer of complexity and strategy. Here are the key rules:

• White starts the game
• Checkers move exclusively on dark squares
• Capturing an opponent's checker is mandatory when possible
• Captures can be made both forward and backward
• Kings can move and capture along any diagonal
• The Turkish strike rule applies, allowing only one capture per move
• The majority rule requires capturing the largest number of checkers if multiple options exist
• A simple checker can continue capturing after reaching the opponent's edge without becoming a king
• A simple checker becomes a king upon reaching the opponent's edge and stops, resuming as a king on the next move

What's New in Version 1.3.6

Our latest update, released on August 27, 2024, brings the following enhancements:

• Improved connection stability for a smoother gaming experience
• Updated internal modules to enhance performance
• Minor bug fixes to ensure seamless gameplay