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Checkers — draughts outside North America — is a two-player abstract strategy game on an 8×8 board. Pieces move diagonally, capture by jumping, and are crowned as kings on reaching the far row.

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Rules sourced from WCDF — Rules of Draughts (hosted by the American Checker Federation) — last verified August 7, 2026

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WCDF Rules of Draughts (harmonised rules implemented 2008), with ACF Rules for National Tournaments 2016

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