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Checkers
Checkers
Classic checkers against the computer or online — jump, crown kings and capture them all.
About Checkers
Play checkers free in your browser against the computer. Move your pieces diagonally, jump over the computer's pieces to capture them — chains of jumps included — and reach the far side to crown a king that moves both ways. These are the classic American rules: captures are compulsory, and you win by taking every piece or leaving the computer with no move. Choose from four levels, from Beginner to Strong, play Red or Cream, and use takebacks or hints whenever you like. Or play online: Quick Match finds you a real opponent, and Play a Friend gives you a room code or invite link to share. Online games have a 10-minute clock for each side, draw offers, a rematch button and friendly preset chat phrases.
How to play
Click a piece, then the square to move it to. For a multi-jump, click each landing square in turn. If a capture is possible you must take it (the pieces that can capture are ringed in gold). Reach the last row to crown a king. Z takes back your move and H shows a hint (both halve that game's score). For online play choose PLAY ONLINE, then Quick Match or Play a Friend. Online games aren't scored on the leaderboard; the server checks every move, and a player who disconnects has a minute to come back.
| Action | Keyboard | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Move a piece | Click | Tap |
| Take back | ZU | UNDO button |
| Hint | H | HINT button |
| Pause | PEsc | — |
Tips for Checkers
- Keep your back row filled as long as you can — it stops the computer from crowning kings.
- Move your pieces in groups so each one is protected from behind; a lone piece is easy to jump.
- Remember captures are compulsory: you can offer a piece to force the computer into a jump that sets up your double jump.
- Control the centre squares; pieces on the edge have fewer moves.
- Kings are worth much more than men — race to crown one when the board opens up.
Questions about Checkers
Do I have to capture?
Yes. If any of your pieces can jump, you must jump — the pieces that can capture are ringed in gold. With several captures available, you choose which one.
How do multi-jumps work?
After a jump, if the same piece can jump again it must continue. Click each landing square in turn. A man that reaches the far row is crowned and its turn ends there.
How do I win?
Capture all of the computer's pieces, or block them so it has no legal move. Forty moves each without a capture or crowning, or the same position three times, is a draw.
Can I play online?
Yes. Choose PLAY ONLINE: Quick Match pairs you with the next player looking for a game, and Play a Friend gives you a room code or invite link to share. Each side has 10 minutes, you can offer a draw or resign, and chat is preset phrases only. If you lose connection you have a minute to come back. Online games aren't scored on the leaderboard.
Is Checkers free?
Yes. Checkers is free to play on Nexora Play, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Can I play Checkers on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on computers, tablets and phones, with touch controls on phones and tablets. You can also add Nexora Play to your home screen like an app.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest, online included. A free account (13+) keeps your progress, friends and leaderboard name across devices.
