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Russian checkers/Draughts (Shashki or Russian shashki) is the most favored variant of draughts played in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Israel. The objective of the game is to eliminate all the opponent’s pieces or inhibit them from making a move. Enjoy!
– The King can move diagonally to any available square, both backwards and forwards.
– If after capturing an opponent’s piece you still have a permissible jump move, then you are obliged to continue the jumping sequence (jumping is compulsory).
– The jump with a regular piece can be executed both forwards and backwards.
FAQ
What is the main objective of Russian checkers?
The primary aim in Russian checkers is to capture all the opponent’s pieces or prevent them from making any legal moves.
Can Kings move in any direction?
Yes, Kings can move diagonally in any unoccupied square, both forwards and backwards.
Is jumping mandatory in this game?
Yes, if a player can jump over an opponent’s piece, it is required to continue the jump sequence until no further jumps are available.
Last updated 2024-08-19 UTC.
