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How do I beat a person if they don't move their back row?

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Just force them to move their back row by forced capture or by mandatory move because there are no other available moves.

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Can normal pieces kill the long?

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If the question is can the "men" capture a "king," yes!

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How do I avoid mandatory moves in checkers?

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By thinking ahead and not moving to a position that will create a mandatory move on your next turn. However, you can't avoid mandatory moved entirely, nor should you want to, since they are the only way to capture your opponent's pieces and ultimately win.

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Can a single checker jump a king?

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Yes.

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It is possible to trap 3 pieces with just 1 king in checkers?

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Yes. You may be able to trap them while they are trying to reach the end. Unlike the king, they cannot rush back home.

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Do I need to jump if the jump is present?

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Yes, according to most rules.

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What do I do if it's impossible for me to win in checkers?

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You may need to practice with a different opponent.

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How do I make a king?

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When you get to the opponent's starting line, you can stack two checkers on top of each other or turn one upside down.

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Can I jump three checkers at one time?

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Yes, as many as you want, as long as you are jumping over your opponent's pieces.

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Does a king have to make a jump or can he be taken by the opponent?

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Kinds can make jumps, but they can also be taken by the opponent.

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Can my king jump one of my other kings to make a move?

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No.

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Once the person takes his hand off the chip, is he allowed to take the chip back?

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In many professional games, there are rules where once you take your hand off a piece, it is no longer your turn. In other cases, such as friends or family, you might be able to redo some of your moves.

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Can I get uncornered in checkers?

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If you are cornered then you are cornered. There might be a way to get uncornered in certain situations, however.

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How can I stop my opponent from double jumping me?

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Do not leave an open space behind a checker. Always make sure there is another checker in the space in back of your first checker.

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If there is two kings against one, can I trap him in the diagonal corners?

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Yes, aim to get one king behind the other when the opponent is in the diagonal corners. Then when s/he moves, put your king in the corner they have vacated.

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How can I win a match very quickly?

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It depends on if you have more experience than the other player.

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Can my opponent jump my piece, land in the king row, get kinged and continue to jump another one of my pieces, all in the same turn?

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No. Once you get kinged, you have to stay there until it's your move again.

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What is a good starting move?

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Move a checker to the side of the board.

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Will the computer always win if I'm playing on an app?

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No, the computer plays just like a live person. It tends to follow your pattern, so you must change tactics in order to beat it.

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If a king is in a jump position, can he opt not to jump?

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In traditional checkers, he has to jump. Some people play the game so that if both people agree, you are not forced to make a jump when one is available.

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After I kill a king, is it gone, or does it turn into a regular piece?

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If you kill a king in checkers, it is removed from the board. It acts just like the other regular pieces, except it can travel in different directions.

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How do I do a double jump forward and then backward in checkers?

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When two checkers are beside each other vertically and your checker is diagonally beside one of it, you may do a forward-backward move, unless you are playing draughts or American checkers. This is because in their rules, a backward capture is invalid.

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How does the king move?

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The king can move diagonally forward and backward, whereas non-king pieces may only move forward diagonally.

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Can men move backward before they are kinged to jump the opponent?

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No, only kings may move or jump backward.

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Can a king jump from one diagonal end of the board to the other end?

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No, the king is like a normal piece, except it can move backward and forward.

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Can a single chip jump two of the opponent's chips going forward and jump backwards to collect a third chip?

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Only if the chip is a king. In this case, your checker could jump your opponent's checker twice going forward, but can't go back if it isn't a king. You can only go both ways on the board if the checker is a king.

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My husband would like to participate in a tournament, but has never participated before. Where should he start? How do I register and find information on upcoming events here in the US?

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Check the website of the American Checker Federation, usacheckers.com. Tournaments are listed there, as are clubs. You will also find information on how to sign up.

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Does a king have to make a jump?

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Yes. A king is no different from a regular piece in that regard. If more than one jump is available, the player may choose which jump to make.

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Can my king jump another of my kings to get to my opponent's checker?

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No, you cannot jump over your own checker, even if it is to get to an opponent's checker. This applies to both kings and regular men.

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Is it a good idea to trade one checker for another if I am up by one or two pieces?

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Yes, I would do that.

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