Russian Draughts

How to Play Russian Draughts

To start your game of Russian Draughts, move your pieces diagonally across the board. Capture your opponent's pieces by jumping over them; if you can make another jump, you must continue to do so. When a piece reaches the opponent's back row, it is promoted to a King, gaining the ability to move both forward and backward.

Use the mouse to click on a piece to move
Press the arrow keys to navigate
Use spacebar to jump if required
Touch controls available on mobile devices

Play Russian Draughts: Capture or Be Captured!

Russian Draughts, known as Shashki, is a thrilling strategy game that has captivated players across Eastern Europe and Israel. Your mission is to outsmart your opponent by capturing all their pieces or trapping them. With simple yet challenging gameplay mechanics, every move counts as you navigate the board, planning your strategy to dominate the game. Engage your mind and enjoy a classic game of skill and tactics!

Russian Draughts Gameplay and Features

In Russian Draughts, each player starts with 12 pieces, moving them diagonally across the board. The objective is to capture the opponent's pieces through mandatory jumps, which can happen both forward and backward when promoted to a King. The game supports HTML5, allowing for smooth gameplay on desktop, mobile, and tablet devices without any downloads.