About International Checkers
International Checkers, or International Draughts, is the widely played 10×10 tournament version of draughts. The bigger board adds strategic depth, while flying kings and forced longest captures create tactical fireworks.
Men may capture forward and backward, so positions can flip quickly. Strong play comes from calculating forced capture nets and timing promotions to active kings.
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Play International Checkers vs AI
Play International Checkers online against the computer to practice reading forced longest-capture sequences and playing with flying kings.
Focus on building a connected structure, controlling key diagonals, and preventing breakthrough promotions while you prepare your own.
How to play International Checkers
The game is played on a 10×10 board. Captures are mandatory, and if multiple captures exist you must choose a sequence that captures the maximum number of pieces.
Kings are flying and can move and capture across any number of squares on a diagonal.
Improve by learning strategy
International Checkers strategy balances long-term structure with forced tactics. Because backward captures exist for men, loose pieces can be pulled into capture nets.
Create pressure on diagonals and aim to crown first. A single flying king can swing endgames, especially when diagonals open.
Frequently Asked Questions
International Checkers is played on a 10×10 board with flying kings and a mandatory longest-capture rule. American checkers is played on 8×8 with short kings and no longest-capture requirement in typical rules.
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