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How to play English Draughts
Make English Draughts your next activity in the game library. Capture or immobilise all opposing pieces under English draughts rules. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Local two players; an automatic draw follows 80 quiet non-promotion half-moves.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Capture or immobilise all opposing pieces under English draughts rules. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Select a piece, then its legal diagonal destination.
- A capture must be taken when available.
- Continue a jump chain with the same piece; promotion ends that capture turn.
- Kings move and capture diagonally both ways.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An adjacent enemy with an empty square beyond it requires a jump rather than a quiet move. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
These are English short-king rules, not international flying kings. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of English Draughts?
For clarity: Capture or immobilise all opposing pieces under English draughts rules.
As a new player, how do I control English Draughts?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain English Draughts?
An adjacent enemy with an empty square beyond it requires a jump rather than a quiet move.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in English Draughts?
The key detail is this: These are English short-king rules, not international flying kings.
While reading the Guide, what format does English Draughts offer?
Local two players; an automatic draw follows 80 quiet non-promotion half-moves.
Which play mode does English Draughts use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.