Turkish Draughts
About Turkish Draughts
Turkish draughts is a free browser board game where pieces move and capture horizontally and vertically instead of diagonally.
Played on a 64-cell board, each player places 16 checkers on the second and third rows. The game supports solo play against AI, local two-player mode, and online multiplayer, plus a spectator mode where you can suggest moves.
How to play Turkish Draughts
Turkish draughts requires players to click or tap pieces to move them orthogonally and capture enemy checkers on a 64-cell board.
Controls
- Mouse click
- Select a checker and then click a valid square to move or capture
- Tap
- Select and move pieces on touch screens using the same one-tap-then-tap flow
- Board click
- Suggest a move to the active player while spectating by clicking the intended destination square
Tips
- Choose your game mode: play against the AI, against a friend on one device, or find an opponent online.
- Place your 16 checkers on the second and third rows of the board before play begins.
- On your turn, click or tap one of your checkers to select it, then click a highlighted square to move it horizontally or vertically.
- Capture an opponent's piece by jumping over it horizontally or vertically onto the empty square beyond it.
- Continue capturing in a chain if further captures are available after landing.
- Eliminate all of your opponent's pieces or leave them with no legal moves to win the game.
Why Turkish Draughts stands out
Turkish draughts sets itself apart from standard checkers games through four distinctive design choices.
- Orthogonal movement only. All moves and captures go horizontally or vertically, removing diagonal play entirely and creating a distinct strategic vocabulary.
- Three ways to play. Choose AI, local two-player, or online multiplayer from a single game without switching titles.
- Spectator and suggestion mode. Watch live games and propose your own move by clicking the board, making it a social and learning tool.
- Unique starting layout. The 16-piece orthogonal setup on rows two and three differs from any Western or Russian draughts starting position.
Turkish Draughts FAQ
Turkish draughts common questions below cover rules, multiplayer, spectating, and how it differs from standard checkers.
- What is Turkish draughts?
- Turkish draughts is a variant of checkers where pieces move and capture horizontally and vertically, not diagonally. Each player starts with 16 pieces on a 64-cell board and tries to eliminate all of the opponent's checkers.
- How does movement in Turkish draughts differ from regular checkers?
- Movement in Turkish draughts is strictly orthogonal — pieces slide horizontally or vertically. In most checkers variants, pieces move diagonally, making this a fundamentally different strategic game.
- Can you play Turkish draughts against other players online?
- Yes, Turkish draughts offers online multiplayer so you can play against opponents anywhere. There is also a local two-player mode on one device and a solo mode against AI.
- What does the spectator mode in Turkish draughts let you do?
- Spectator mode lets you watch other players' games live. You can also suggest your own version of the next move by clicking it on the board, without interrupting the active player.
- Is Turkish draughts free to play?
- Yes, Turkish draughts is completely free to play in any modern browser. No download, signup, or payment is needed.
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