Checkers Main Goal: Capture All or Block

Win by either:

1. Capturing all opponent's pieces — Jump diagonally over adjacent enemy to empty square beyond. Multiple jumps in one turn mandatory if available.
2. Blocking opponent completely — They have zero legal moves on their turn (all pieces blocked or captured).

Key Rules Recap

• Standard: 8×8 board, 12 pieces each (dark squares only).
• Move: Diagonal forward 1 square (non-capturing).
• Capture: Diagonal jump over adjacent enemy to empty square. Mandatory. Continue jumping if possible.
• King: Reach far row → crown. Moves/captures diagonally forward and backward.
• International (10×10, 20 pieces, flying kings) — different rules.

Draw Conditions: 3-fold repetition, 40-move rule (no capture/king), mutual agreement, insufficient material (1 king each).