Can you jump over two pieces in checkers?

A King can move in any direction and ‘jump’ in any direction one or more pieces, as the limits of the board permit. The King can only jump diagonally over one adjacent piece at a time, in any of the four diagonal directions.

Is jumping mandatory in checkers?

There are many variants of checkers/draughts, and for all of them (including the Checkers variant played predominantly in the English-speaking world), not only is jumping compulsory, it is also compulsory to keep jumping until all the jumps are completed.

What happens if both players can’t move in checkers?

A player wins the game when the opponent cannot make a move. In most cases, this is because all of the opponent’s pieces have been captured, but it could also be because all of his pieces are blocked in. So you win if your opponent can’t move.

What happens when you reach the other side in checkers?

Crowning When one of your checkers reaches the opposite side of the board, it is crowned and becomes a King. Your turn ends there. A King can move backward as well as forward along the diagonals. It can only move a distance of one space.

Can you zig zag in checkers?

A piece can move forwards and sideways but never backwards towards its home space. Only a King may do so. removed after being jumped.) A checker MAY NOT combine a move and jumps on the same turn.

How can queens move in checkers?

A Queen moves by diagonally traversing any number of unoccupied squares. Likewise, when capturing, a Queen can travel over any number of unoccupied squares before and after hopping the piece. Capturing is compulsory and where there is a choice, the move that captures the greatest number of pieces must be made.

What moves are allowed in checkers?

A piece can move one space sideways, forward, or diagonally towards the opposing home space. It CANNOT move backwards towards it own home space. (Kings can, as you’ll see.) A piece can move forwards and sideways but never backwards towards its home space.

How many times can you move back and forth in checkers?

Black moves first. Players take turns moving one checker per turn. A piece can move one space sideways, forward, or diagonally towards the opposing home space. It CANNOT move backwards towards it own home space.

What can the king do in checkers?

Note: After a checker becomes a “King,” it can move diagonally forward or backward. Move your checker one space diagonally, to an open adjacent square; or jump one or more checkers diagonally to an open square adjacent to the checker you jumped.