- Players
- 2
- Time
- 10 min each
- Stakes
- Set at launch
- Status
- Coming soon
How to play Checkers
American/English checkers on an 8×8 board — one published rule set, no surprises.
Twelve pieces each on the dark squares of the three rows nearest each player. Dark moves first.
- Men move one square diagonally forward onto an empty dark square.
- Capturing is compulsory: jump an adjacent enemy piece into the empty square behind it.
- Multiple jumps in one turn are allowed and required when available; you may choose between capture sequences.
Rules summary
- A man reaching the far row is crowned and the turn ends. Kings move and capture diagonally both ways.
- Win by capturing every enemy piece or leaving the opponent with no legal move.
- A draw by agreement or 40 moves without a capture or crowning refunds both stakes.
Fair play and verification
Guarded by timing and engine checks
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.
- Compulsory captures are highlighted so nobody is caught out.
- Every game runs on a server clock: running out of time loses.
- A disconnected player has 60 seconds to return before forfeiting.
Checkers: questions and answers
What is Checkers?
American/English checkers on an 8×8 board — one published rule set, no surprises. On Ariplex it is played online by 2 players in a web browser, on a phone or a computer.
Can I play Checkers on Ariplex yet?
Not yet. Checkers is in development and has no announced opening date. This page describes the rules it will use, and it will change to a play button when the game opens.
How do you win at Checkers?
Win by capturing every enemy piece or leaving the opponent with no legal move. A draw by agreement or 40 moves without a capture or crowning refunds both stakes.
How long does a game of Checkers take?
Time control on Ariplex: 10 min each. A player who disconnects has 60 seconds to come back before forfeiting.
Will I play against a bot in Checkers?
Not in a staked match. Staked matches pair real people by a hidden skill rating. Computer opponents appear only in free practice.
How do I know a Checkers result is fair?
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.