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International draughts is a mind sport between two players (1.1), played on a 100-square board. It is the form of draughts governed worldwide by the Fédération Mondiale du Jeu de Dames, and it is distinct from the 64-square game known in North America as checkers — the board is larger, and men ca...

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Rules sourced from Fédération Mondiale du Jeu de Dames (World Draughts Federation) — last verified August 4, 2026

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FMJD Annexes, Annex 1 — Official FMJD rules for international draughts (last update 21 August 2024)

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