Play Checkers Online — Free, No Sign-up

Play free Checkers online against the computer with multiple AI difficulty levels. This classic American Checkers game follows the standard rules on an 8x8 board with 12 pieces per side. No signup required, no download needed — play instantly in your browser on any device.

How to Play

• Select your difficulty level before starting.
• You play as Red. Red always moves first. The AI plays Black.
• Tap a red piece to select it — valid landing squares highlight in green.
• Pieces move diagonally on dark squares only.
• Captures are mandatory — if a jump is available, you must take it.
• Multi-jump: If another jump is available after a capture, the piece must continue jumping.
• King promotion: When a piece reaches the far end, it becomes a King and can move in all four diagonal directions.
• Win by capturing all opponent pieces or leaving them with no legal moves.

Difficulty Levels

• Easy: Random moves. Great for learning the rules.
• Medium: Minimax AI searching 4 moves ahead. A solid challenge for casual players.
• Hard: Minimax with Alpha-Beta pruning, searching up to 8 moves ahead. Near-optimal play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Checkers really free?

Yes. Pure Checkers is completely free — no real money, no in-app purchases, no account required. Open the page and start playing immediately.

Do I have to capture if a jump is available?

Yes. This game uses the mandatory capture rule, standard in American/English Checkers. If any of your pieces can make a capturing jump, you must take it.

What happens when I reach the opponent's back row?

Your piece is promoted to a King (shown with a crown). Kings can move and jump in all four diagonal directions, making them significantly more powerful.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes. The game is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers on iOS and Android, as well as desktop browsers. No app download required.

Does the game save my record?

Yes. Your Win/Loss/Draw statistics are saved in your browser's local storage and persist between sessions.

What are the basic rules of Checkers?

Checkers is played on an 8x8 board using only dark squares. Each player starts with 12 pieces. Regular pieces move diagonally forward one square. Captures are mandatory. When a piece reaches the opponent's back row, it becomes a King. Win by capturing all opponent pieces or blocking their moves. Read the complete rules.