CAPTURING: You may only capture one piece per jump. If a single capture is available, it must be taken. If multiple captures are available, the player can decide which one to take, but still, a capture must be taken.
How are multiple pieces captured in checkers in a single turn?
If, after making a capture, a piece is in a position to make another capture (either along the same diagonal or a different one) it must do so, all as part of the same turn. Capturing two opposing pieces in a turn is called a double jump, capturing three pieces in a turn is a triple jump , and so on.
Can you take multiple pieces in Draughts?
In American checkers or English draughts you can choose any sequence of capturing, you have no obligation to capture the maximum number of pieces. Each player strives to win by capturing all the opponent’s pieces.
How do you capture pieces in checkers?
To capture a checker, just jump over it by moving two diagonal spaces in the direction of the checker, like you are hopping over your opponent’s checker. Once you capture the checker, you can take it off the board.
Can you capture backwards in Checkers?
You can capture forwards and backwards. Capturing is obligatory. The player should also choose the most numerous sequence of capturing (to capture as many opponent’s pieces as possible) – it does not matter if the opponent’s piece is a queen/king.
Where can a king move in checkers draughts?
A king can move anywhere on the board to capture an opponent’s men. Just as the other pieces (in English Draughts), Kings can only move one space . However, a king is allowed to move either back or forth , while other pieces can only move forward.
How many pieces can you capture in checkers?
No, on an 8×8 board and the regular American checkers rules, you can capture at most 9 out of the 12 pieces: The white king can capture here the sequence (in chess notation)
Can a double jump move backwards in checkers / draughts?
This depends on the variation you’re playing. A lot of variations allow capturing backwards with regular pieces (called men). The English variation is probably the most common that doesn’t allow backwards capturing. By the international rules, capturing backwards is allowed (and mandatory if it results in the largest capture group).
Can a king be captured on a checkers board?
Although kings have a high level of power on the checkers’ board, they can still be captured. If an opponent’s “king” piece falls into your trap, you can jump over it and capture. Yes, single checkers piece can jump over kings.
