Can a King double jump in checkers?

Checkers can not jump Kings. When moving and not jumping, Kings can only move one square at a time in any direction to an empty space along a diagonal. They can not move unlimited distances along a diagonal, as in International Checkers. When jumping, Kings can only jump adjacent pieces.

When can you double jump in checkers?

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.

What are the rules for the game of checkers?

1 Sacrifice 1 piece for 2: you can sometimes bait or force the opponent to take one of your pieces enabling you to then take 2 of their pieces. 2 Pieces on the sides are valuable because they can’t be jumped. 3 Don’t bunch all your pieces in the middle or you may not be able to move, and then you will lose.

How are the pieces placed on a checkers board?

The pieces are placed on every other dark square and then staggered by rows, like shown on the board. Each Checkers player has different colored pieces. Sometimes the pieces are black and

How are single Pieces Limited in American checkers?

Single pieces are always limited to forward moves (toward the opponent). A piece making a non-capturing move (not involving a jump) may move only one square. A piece making a capturing move (a jump) leaps over one of the opponent’s pieces, landing in a straight diagonal line on the other side.

How many checkers do you need to be king in Canadian checkers?

In order to be kinged the piece must land exactly in that row. Canadian checkers uses a 12×12 board and 30 checkers per player. The same rules as international draughts apply. Brazilian checkers uses an 8×8 board and uses rules similar to international draught rules. Italian checkers uses an 8×8 board.

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