How to Play English Draughts

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How to play English Draughts

Try English Draughts at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Capture or immobilise all opposing pieces under English draughts rules. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Local two players; an automatic draw follows 80 quiet non-promotion half-moves.

A useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Capture or immobilise all opposing pieces under English draughts rules. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

1. Select a piece, then its legal diagonal destination.
2. A capture must be taken when available.
3. Continue a jump chain with the same piece; promotion ends that capture turn.
4. Kings move and capture diagonally both ways.

Controls

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

A useful example

An adjacent enemy with an empty square beyond it requires a jump rather than a quiet move. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.

Watch out for this

These are English short-king rules, not international flying kings. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.

Common questions