Moves backwards Less experienced players often wonder if a piece can move back. The rules clearly emphasize that moving back is not allowed. The exception is a king/queen - the extraordinary piece that can move backwards.
Move rules Uncrowned pieces can move diagonally forward only; kings can move in any diagonal direction. Jump: A jump consists of moving a piece that is diagonally adjacent an opponent's piece, to an empty square immediately beyond it in the same direction (thus "jumping over" the opponent's piece front and back ).
To win an International Draughts game, you must utilize rules such as: backward capturing, majority capturing, and a flying king. #1 Use capturing backward. In international draughts, capturing backward is possible (unlike in American checkers). #2 “Majority capture” rule. #3 Use your king to capture more pieces.
Play Un-crowned pieces can only move diagonally forwards but can capture diagonally forwards AND backwards. A Queen moves by diagonally traversing any number of unoccupied squares. Capturing is compulsory and where there is a choice, the move that captures the greatest number of pieces must be made.
It is played on an 8Ă—8 checkerboard with 12 pieces per side. The pieces move and capture diagonally forward, until they reach the opposite end of the board, when they are crowned and can thereafter move and capture both backward and forward.
What are you top tips for beginners playing draft 1 - Improve your card evaluation. The quickest fix for it is if you download an extension/add on that show you their card rates. 2 - build a proper curve. 3 - be aware of what kind of deck you are building.