Checkers Online Free – Red vs AI on Dark Squares
Checkers Online Free seats you as red on the dark squares. Click a piece, then a highlighted diagonal step or jump. Captures are preferred when available, and multi-jumps with the same piece are required. A tactical AI plays black.
Score: 0 · Your turn (red)
Diagonal only. Multi-jumps are several diagonal hops. Cyan = your last move, gold = black.
About this game
Men move forward diagonally; kings (gold rim) move both ways. Jumping an adjacent enemy to an empty square captures it; if that piece can jump again, you must continue. Win by eliminating opposing pieces or leaving the AI with no moves. After a win or loss, click the board or press R to rematch instantly. The fullscreen button enlarges the board.
Controls
| Player | Keys |
|---|---|
| Player (Red) | Click a red piece, then a highlighted square to step or jump |
| Player | R or New Game resets the checkers board |
Common use cases
- Warm up draughts tactics against a forgiving opponent.
- Teach kids diagonal jumps without installing an app.
Tips
- Force multi-jump threats by lining empty landing squares.
- Crown pieces early on the back rank for dual-direction pressure.
- When jumps exist, only jumping moves are offered—plan ahead.
FAQ
Which checkers rules?
American-style 8×8 dark-square play with mandatory jumps when any exist, including forced multi-jumps with the same piece until no further capture is available.
How do I win?
Capture all black pieces or leave Black with no legal move.
How do kings work?
Reaching the far rank crowns a man; kings move diagonally either direction. Crowning ends the turn (no further jump that move).
How strong is the AI?
It searches about four moves ahead, prefers long capture chains, and tries not to hang pieces. Casual, but it will punish loose play.
Is it free?
Yes, play in the browser with no account.