Free Checkers Game Online
Checkers is a two-player strategy game where pieces move diagonally, capture by jumping, and become kings at the far edge. Play online free against the computer or a friend with every rule enforced in your browser.
American checkers
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Frequently asked questions
Can I play checkers online for free?
Yes. This checkers game is free, works in your browser, and does not require an account or download.
Can I play checkers against the computer?
Yes. Computer mode offers an easy opponent or a smarter opponent that prioritizes captures, chained jumps, and king promotion.
Are captures mandatory in American checkers?
Yes. If any checker can capture an opposing piece, you must take a capture instead of making a regular diagonal move.
How does a checker become a king?
A checker becomes a king when it reaches the farthest row on the opponent's side. Kings can move and capture diagonally in both directions.
How do you win a game of checkers?
You win by capturing every opposing checker or blocking the opponent so that no legal move remains.