Russian Shashki
8×8 · mid-jump crown
How to play Russian Shashki: the 8 by 8 board, 12 pieces a side, flying kings, and men that capture backwards. Play it free against an engine that knows them. Open the board and pick Russian from the styles rail.
At a glance
| Board | 8 by 8, played on the dark squares |
|---|---|
| Pieces each | 12 |
| Men capture backwards | Yes |
| Flying kings | Yes |
| Men may capture kings | Yes |
| The crown | Crowned at once, and it keeps capturing as a king in the same move |
| Choosing a capture | Capturing is compulsory, but any capture will do |
The rules
The board
- 8×8 board, 12 pieces each
- White moves first
Moves & captures
- Men capture forward and backward; kings fly the diagonals
- Capturing is mandatory and continues while possible
- Any line may be chosen: no majority rule
Kings
- The signature rule: a man touching the far row mid-capture is crowned instantly and keeps capturing as a king in the same move
Play it
King of Checkers plays Russian Shashki exactly as written above, against an opponent with six difficulties, on the web and on your phone. American and El Rey Efrain are free forever.
The other styles
- El Rey Efrain Rules, 8×8 · for Dad
- American Checkers, 8×8 · 12 pieces
- International Draughts, 10×10 · 20 pieces
- Brazilian Draughts, 8×8 · Int’l rules
- Pool Checkers, 8×8 · no majority
- Spanish Draughts, 8×8 · mirrored board
- Italian Draughts, 8×8 · men spare kings
- Turkish Dama, 8×8 · straight lines