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)
Red moves first. Diagonal steps or jumps; captures preferred; multi-jumps required. R / New Game
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. New Game or R resets the starting setup.
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 prefers long capture chains and avoids hanging pieces with a short look-ahead—still casual, but tougher than random moves.
Is it free?
Yes, play in the browser with no account.