Checkers

Classic Checkers (Draughts) against an AI opponent. Capture all enemy pieces or block them to win.

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Your turn

You are red (bottom). Click a piece to select, then click a highlighted square to move. Captures are mandatory.

How to use

1
Select a piece
Click one of your red pieces to select it. Valid moves are highlighted.
2
Move or jump
Click a highlighted square to move. If a jump is available, you must take it.
3
Become a King
Reach the AI's back row to crown your piece — Kings move in all four diagonal directions.
4
Win
Capture all 12 AI pieces, or leave the AI with no legal moves.

How do pieces move?

Regular pieces move diagonally forward one square. Kings can move diagonally in any direction.

How do I capture?

Jump over an enemy piece diagonally to capture it. If another capture is available after jumping, you must continue (multi-jump).

How does a piece become a King?

Reach the far row of the board (the opponent's back row) to promote your piece to a King.

How does the AI work?

The AI uses minimax search with alpha-beta pruning at depth 6, choosing captures and king promotions strategically.