Play Checkers online, together

Play a private game with a friend, join a public table, or practise against AI. No account or download is required, and private games can use optional video chat.

Red and black pieces on a Checkers board
Checkers board with red and blue pieces ready to play

Before the first move

The board highlights legal moves and enforces captures. Three rules explain most of what you will see during a game.

Move diagonally on dark squares

A regular piece moves one empty diagonal square toward the opponent's side of the board.

Take a capture when one is available

Jump over an adjacent opponent into the empty square beyond it. Captures are mandatory here, and a piece keeps jumping when another capture is available.

Reach the far side to become a king

Kings can move and capture in both directions. You win by taking every opposing piece or leaving the opponent with no legal move.

Play a round here

Try a game against AI, invite a friend to a private room, or use a public table when you want an opponent quickly.

No signup step is required. Choose a name and start playing.

Checkers

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Questions before you play

Can I play Checkers with one friend?

Yes. Start a private two-player game and send your friend the invite link. Optional video chat can stay beside the board.

Can I practise Checkers against AI?

Yes. Solo mode gives you a computer-controlled opponent without waiting for another player.

Do I have to capture when a jump is available?

Yes. This version enforces mandatory captures and continued jumps when the same piece can capture again.

How do I win?

Capture all opposing pieces or leave your opponent without any legal move.

Start a Checkers room

Invite a friend with one private link, practise against AI, or join a public table. Everything runs in your browser.