The Vision Behind WeDraught

For centuries, Draughts has stood as one of the world's most enduring and strategic board games. Yet, for too long, digital implementations have either neglected the official 10×10 International Draughts rules or failed to offer the sleek, responsive interface that modern competitive players deserve.

We founded WeDraught with a singular goal: to create a home for International Draughts that honors the official World Draughts Federation (FMJD) standards, while delivering a modern, latency-optimized, and distraction-free web experience.

10×10 vs 8×8 Checkers

Unlike English Checkers (played on an 8×8 board with 12 pieces), International Draughts is played on a 10×10 board with 20 pieces per side, featuring flying kings, backwards captures for all pieces, and compulsory majority captures.

Authentic FMJD Rules at the Core

Competitive integrity is the foundation of WeDraught. Every game mode on our platform adheres strictly to international draughts law:

  • Compulsory Captures: If a capture move is available, taking an opponent's piece is compulsory. Players cannot choose a passive move when a jump exists.
  • The Majority Rule: If multiple capture routes are available, players must take the sequence that captures the maximum number of pieces.
  • Long-Range Flying Kings: A promoted king can fly across any number of unoccupied diagonal squares before and after jumping.
  • Backwards Jumps for Men: Regular pieces move forward diagonally, but can jump backwards to capture enemy men.

Key Game Modes Available Today

Whether you are looking to spar casually, study tactical patterns, or battle for global Elo rankings, WeDraught provides dedicated modes tailored for every playstyle:

  • Live Online Arena: Instant matchmaking with rapid and blitz time controls, real-time clock synchronization, and custom in-game draw offers.
  • Tactical AI Bots: 8 distinct levels of computer sparring partners ranging from beginner-friendly sparring to master-level tactical engines.
  • Interactive Tactics & Study: Master tactical combinations including the legendary Coup Royal, majority rule traps, and endgame squeezes.
  • Private Friend Rooms: Share a custom room code or duel side-by-side with friends.

What's Ahead: Tournaments, Clubs & Master Analysis

This is only the beginning. In the coming weeks, we will be launching Swiss-system community tournaments, regional clubs, master game archives, and interactive opening books.

We invite you to join our growing global community, test your tactical calculation, and master the art of 10×10 International Draughts on WeDraught.

Get Started Today

Visit the Learn page for an interactive breakdown of the rules, or jump straight into the Arena to challenge your first opponent.