1Each side has 20 pieces on a 10×10 board, moving diagonally forward.
2Men capture backward as well as forward, and capturing is compulsory.
3When several captures are possible, you must take the one that captures the most pieces.
4Kings fly any distance along a diagonal; take or block every enemy piece to win.
Questions
Capture all opponent's pieces or block them so they cannot move. Win by capturing all opponent's pieces or by blocking all their pieces so they cannot move. Draws occur when neither side can win.
Each player starts with 20 pieces on the dark squares of their first four rows (40 total pieces on the 10x10 board). White usually moves first.
Flying kings are extremely powerful - getting kings early provides a significant advantage. The maximum capture rule means planning several moves ahead is essential. Control the center diagonals for mobility and tactical options.
Russian Draughts: Men can capture backward but cannot move backward. Kings fly. Brazilian Draughts: Same rules on an 8x8 board. Pool Checkers: 8x8 board with flying kings, popular in the United States.
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