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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.
Backgammon Resources
Backgammon has been played for about 5,000 years. Its ancestors include Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, and the Roman games Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum and Tabula.<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.
How to Win at Checkers
A brief guide to basic Checkers strategy. This article offers a number of tips for the beginning who wants to learn how to win at Checkers, including positioning and kinged checkers.
Checkers Information
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.
Pond Checkers
Larry Vallier explains why he gave checkers a new spin -- baby frogs and bullfrogs substituted for the traditional pieces.