Russian Draughts Duel

🎮 How to Play

Russian Draughts Duel puts a strategic spin on classic checkers! Play on an 8x8 board with 12 pieces per player. Pieces move diagonally forward, one square at a time. Capture opponents by jumping over their pieces—chain multiple jumps for maximum impact! Crowned "kings" move backward and forward. Win by capturing all enemy pieces or blocking their moves. Master tactical positioning and surprise attacks to outmaneuver rivals in this fast-paced duel.

🕹️ Controls

• Mouse/Touchscreen: Click/tap a piece to select it, then click/tap the target square to move.
• Keyboard (Desktop): Use arrow keys to navigate the board, then press Enter to confirm moves.
• Mobile: Swipe to highlight pieces and tap to confirm.
• Shortcuts: Press Spacebar to undo a move or R to reset the board.

🎯 Objectives

Your goal is to dominate the board by capturing all opponent pieces or immobilizing them. Short-term, focus on securing safe advances and forcing captures. Long-term, aim to crown kings for flexible movement. Victory requires foresight—set up multi-capture chains and control the center. Adapt your strategy to counter opponents, whether AI or human, and climb the leaderboards!

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Chain Captures: Plan moves that trigger consecutive jumps to clear the board fast.
• ⚡ King Early: Prioritize crowning kings—their backward movement is a game-changer.
• 💰 Sacrifice Smart: Sometimes losing a piece lures opponents into traps.
• 🏆 Control the Center: Dominating mid-board squares limits enemy options.
• 🛡️ Defensive Play: Protect your back row to prevent easy king promotions.

Russian Draughts Duel blends tradition with intense strategy—ready to claim checkers mastery? 🏁