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Draughts FAQ

Answers to common questions about playing Draughts.

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Made by
Hamzat
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October 2026
Which draughts is this?

English draughts, also called checkers.

How do I play?

Play a friend with a link, find a match, or play the bot.

Do I have to capture?

Yes. Captures are compulsory, and a piece must keep jumping while it can.

How do kings work?

A man that reaches the far rank becomes a king, and that ends the turn. A king moves one square in any direction and captures both ways.

How do I win?

You win when the other side has no pieces or no move.

Can a game be a draw?

Yes. 40 moves each with no capture and no man moved is a draw.

What if I drop out?

A player who drops can come back within 10 minutes. You need to be signed in with start.ng.

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