Checkers / Draughts
Checkers (also known as Draughts) dates back to at least the sixteenth century. This page includes links to rules, places to play online, and more.
Checkers Resources
Checkers, also known as Draughts, has been played for hundreds of years. Some trace its roots back to a game uncovered in an archeological dig in Iraq which was dated to around 3000 BC.<p>
Checkers, also known as Draughts, has been played for hundreds of years. Some trace its roots back to a game uncovered in an archeological dig in Iraq which was dated to around 3000 BC.<p>
How to Play Checkers (U.S. Rules)
A simple, step-by-step explanation of the most common way checkers is played in the United States.
A simple, step-by-step explanation of the most common way checkers is played in the United States.
Checkers Information
From Jim Loy, a primer on checkers and some of its variants, plus a good defense of the game's complexity.
From Jim Loy, a primer on checkers and some of its variants, plus a good defense of the game's complexity.
History of Checkers
From Jim Loy, a brief history of the game, starting with the first World Championship in 1847.
From Jim Loy, a brief history of the game, starting with the first World Championship in 1847.
Pond Checkers
Larry Vallier explains why he gave checkers a new spin -- baby frogs and bullfrogs substituted for the traditional pieces.
Larry Vallier explains why he gave checkers a new spin -- baby frogs and bullfrogs substituted for the traditional pieces.
Standard Positions
An examination of common board positions and how to best exploit them, from the American Checker Federation.
An examination of common board positions and how to best exploit them, from the American Checker Federation.