About Master Checkers

Master Checkers brings the classic 8x8 board game to your browser, pitting you against a computer opponent or a friend in local multiplayer. The rules are the standard, time-tested ones you already know: twelve pieces per side, moving diagonally across the dark squares, and mandatory jumping if an opponent leaves an opening.

The digital board is clean and easy to read, focusing entirely on the strategy of the match without any distracting visual fluff. You can play at your own pace, trying to lock down the center of the board and carefully pushing your pieces toward the back row to get them crowned as kings.

Controls

  • Mouse / Touch: Click or tap a piece to select it, then click the square you want to move it to.

Tips

  • Keep your back row filled for as long as possible. If you don't move your back pieces, your opponent cannot get any kings.
  • Control the center of the board to give your pieces the maximum number of diagonal paths.
  • Remember that jumps are mandatory. You can use this rule to force your opponent to jump one of your pieces, leaving them out of position so you can capture two of theirs in return.

Master Checkers FAQ

Can I play Master Checkers on my phone?
Yes, this version of Master Checkers works perfectly in mobile web browsers with simple touch controls.
Are jumps mandatory in Master Checkers?
Yes, if you have a legal move that captures an opponent's piece, you are forced to take it. This is standard in tournament checkers rules.
How do you get a king?
If you move one of your pieces all the way to the back row on your opponent's side of the board, it will be crowned a king and gain the ability to move backward.

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