How can Kings move in checkers?
When moving and not jumping, Kings can only move one square at a time in any direction to an empty space along a diagonal. They can not move unlimited distances along a diagonal, as in International Checkers. When jumping, Kings can only jump adjacent pieces. They can not jump any distance as in International Checkers.
What is a win in checkers?
The game is won by either capturing all of your opponent’s pieces, or trapping their pieces disallowing them to make any more moves. The majority of strategies involve the first goal, but the latter is sometimes achieved. Don’t be afraid to sacrifice pieces if doing so gives you an advantage.
Can you jump backwards in checkers without a king?
The object of the game is to capture all of your opponent’s checkers or position your pieces so that your opponent has no available moves. Basic movement is to move a checker one space diagonally forward. You can not move a checker backwards until it becomes a King, as described below.
Can you jump twice in checkers?
Multiple jumps are allowed on a single turn. When a piece is jumped (“captured”), it is removed from the board and is now out of play. A player must make a jump if one presents itself.
Does red or black go first in checkers?
The board consists of 64 squares, alternating between 32 black and 32 red squares. Position it so that each player has a red square on the closest right side corner. Black moves first. Players then alternate moves.
Can you jump over 2 pieces in checkers?
Single jump move: A player captures an opponent’s piece by jumping over it, diagonally, to an adjacent vacant dark square. The opponent’s captured piece is removed from the board. The player can never jump over, even without capturing, one of the player’s own pieces. A player cannot jump the same piece twice.
What is king in checkers?
Becoming a “King” As soon as one of your checkers reaches the first row on your opponent’s side of the gameboard, it becomes a King. Place another checker of the same color on top of it. Now this double-decker checker can move forward or backward on the gameboard.