Board · 1–2 Players
Checkers Online
Play American Checkers against the computer or challenge a friend on the same device.
Board Strategy
Capture. Crown. Conquer.
American Checkers · mandatory captures · multi-jumps.
Checkers Online
Play Checkers online for free
Checkers is a classic two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 board. Move diagonally across the dark squares, jump over opposing pieces to capture them and reach the opposite side of the board to crown your pieces as kings.
How to play Checkers
- 1. Choose VS Computer or 2 Players.
- 2. Red moves first.
- 3. Regular pieces move diagonally forward on dark squares.
- 4. Jump over an opposing piece into an empty square to capture it.
- 5. If a capture is available, you must take it.
- 6. Reach the opposite end of the board to become a king.
Checkers vs computer
In VS Computer mode you control Red and move first. Choose Easy for a casual game, Medium for a stronger opponent or Hard for a deeper computer search.
2 player Checkers
Choose 2 Players to play locally on one device. Red and Black alternate turns using the same board, making it easy to play a quick head-to-head match without creating an account.
Kings and multiple jumps
A piece that reaches the opposite king row is crowned. Kings can move diagonally in both directions. When a capture leads to another available capture with the same piece, the jump sequence continues.
Checkers FAQ
Can I play Checkers online for free?
Yes. 4ZILLA Checkers is free to play in your browser with no download required.
Can I play Checkers against the computer?
Yes. Choose VS Computer and select Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty.
Can two people play Checkers on the same device?
Yes. Choose 2 Players and Red and Black can take turns on the same phone, tablet or computer.
Are captures mandatory in Checkers?
Yes. This version uses American Checkers rules where an available capture must be taken.
How does a piece become a king?
A regular piece becomes a king when it reaches the last row on the opposite side of the board. Kings can move diagonally forward and backward.
Can you make multiple jumps in Checkers?
Yes. If another capture is available with the same piece after a jump, you must continue the capture sequence.
