Turkish draughts

Turkish draughts is a strategic board game played on a 64-square grid, where pieces move and capture in straight lines—horizontally and vertically. The primary objective is to eliminate all opponent checkers or block them from making any valid moves.

How to Play Turkish draughts

Each player begins with 16 checkers positioned on the two rows closest to them. On your turn, you move one checker one square forward, left, or right. Capture occurs by jumping directly over an adjacent opponent piece into a vacant square immediately beyond it. Multiple jumps are permitted in a single turn if the path is available. Successfully advancing a checker to the farthest row on your opponent's side crowns it as a king, granting it increased mobility to move any number of unoccupied squares in a straight line.

Main Gameplay

The game features a clean, abstract visual style focused on the strategic interplay of pieces. The core challenge revolves around controlling the board, setting up multi-jump captures, and managing the promotion of your checkers into powerful kings. The linear movement creates distinct tactical patterns compared to diagonal variants, emphasizing positional play and forward advancement.

Tips for Players

Focus on controlling the center of the board early to give your pieces maximum mobility. Be cautious with your back row, as it prevents your opponent from crowning kings. When capturing, always look ahead to see if a sequence of jumps is possible. Protecting your pieces is key, as a single checker left unsupported can become a target.