Checkers Online
Play Checkers free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Checkers on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Checkers table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
- 100+ games in one place: Baloot, Jackaroo, Kout, Tarneeb, Hand, Konkan, Ludo, Dominoes and more.
- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Checkers: goal and players
Play Checkers online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Red against white on the dark squares; red moves first. Take turns moving one piece.
- Pieces move one square diagonally forward. A piece that reaches the far row becomes a king (a second disc and a crown) and can move one square diagonally forward or back.
- Capture by jumping an enemy piece next to you onto the empty square right behind it. Pieces capture forward only; kings both ways.
- Capturing is compulsory: if you can capture, you must. When there’s more than one capture you choose which, not necessarily the biggest.
- Once you start jumping you keep going while the same piece can jump again. A piece that becomes a king ends its move right there.
- You win when your opponent can’t move: every piece taken, or all of them blocked.
- Draws: 40 moves each with no capture and no piece moving forward (only kings shuffling), or the same position three times.
- In a match to 3 colours swap every game; a draw is ½ each and the first to 3 with the lead wins.
Scoring and winning
You win when your opponent can’t move: every piece taken, or all of them blocked.
In a match to 3 colours swap every game; a draw is ½ each and the first to 3 with the lead wins.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Checkers online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Checkers table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Checkers with new people?
On JAWNA pick Checkers and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Checkers?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Checkers?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Checkers on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Checkers?
In a match to 3 colours swap every game; a draw is ½ each and the first to 3 with the lead wins.
How do I invite friends to Checkers?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Checkers rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Checkers on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Diagonal steps – Red moves first. Pieces stay on the dark squares and step one square diagonally forward.
- Jump to capture – Jump an enemy piece next to you onto the empty square behind it. Capturing is a must, and you keep jumping while the same piece can.
- Crowned king – Reach the far row and your piece becomes a king, and its move ends there. A king moves and captures diagonally forward or back.
- How you win – You win when your opponent can’t move: every piece taken, or all of them blocked.
History & origins
Checkers developed from older capture games, including alquerque, and became established on chequered boards in medieval Europe.
Different regions developed English, international, Russian and other forms, changing board size and capture rules.
The familiar diagonal movement and promotion into kings are part of that shared tradition. No single modern variant represents the rules of every historical draughts game.