Сheckers Online

If you're a fan of strategic board games, you'll love diving into the world of Checkers, also known as Shashki, Draughts, or Dama. This classic game is easy to learn yet challenging to master, and now you can enjoy it online with Checkers Online, designed to play by the rules of the most popular types of draughts: International 10×10 and Russian 8×8. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this platform offers a robust set of features to enhance your gaming experience.

Here's what you can enjoy with Checkers Online:

• Compete in online tournaments to test your skills against the best.
• Earn free credits multiple times a day to keep the fun going.
• Engage in live matches exclusively with other players, ensuring a dynamic and interactive experience.
• Offer a draw to your opponent if you feel the game is heading towards a stalemate.
• Choose between Russian checkers on an 8×8 board or International checkers on a 10×10 board, each with their unique set of rules.
• Benefit from a user-friendly, minimalistic interface that makes navigation a breeze.
• Switch between horizontal and vertical orientations seamlessly during play for maximum comfort.
• Create private games with a password and invite friends for a more personal gaming experience.
• Replay matches with the same players to refine your strategies or settle scores.
• Link your account to your Google account to ensure you never lose your progress or credits.
• Connect with friends, use chats, emoticons, track achievements, and climb the leaderboards.

Russian Checkers 8×8

In Russian checkers, the gameplay begins with white, and checkers move exclusively on dark squares. It's mandatory to capture an opponent's piece if possible, and captures can be made in both forward and backward directions. Kings have the freedom to move and capture on any square along their diagonal. The Turkish strike rule applies, meaning you can only capture one of your opponent's pieces per move. If multiple capture options are available, you can choose any, not necessarily the longest. When a checker reaches the opponent's edge and becomes a king, it can immediately play as a king if the opportunity arises.

A draw is declared under several conditions:

• If a player with checkers and three or more kings against one opponent's king fails to capture the opponent's king within 15 moves after the balance of forces is established.
• If in a position with kings on both sides, 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 of kings and regular checkers) against one opponent's king on the "high road" cannot capture the opponent's king within 5 moves.
• If players only move kings without moving regular 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

International checkers also start with white and move on dark squares, with mandatory captures in both directions. Kings can move and capture along any diagonal. The Turkish strike rule applies here as well, but the majority rule dictates that if multiple capture options exist, you must choose the one that captures the most pieces. If a regular checker reaches the opponent's edge during a capture, it continues as a regular checker without becoming a king. However, if it reaches the edge by a regular move or capture and stops, it becomes a king and can play as a king on its next move.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.3.6

The latest update, released on August 27, 2024, brings several enhancements to Checkers Online:

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

With these updates and a comprehensive set of features, Checkers Online offers an engaging and competitive platform for checkers enthusiasts around the world. Dive in and start playing today!