Classic 8×8 Checkers (No Backward Jump, 1-Step Kings) — English Checkers (also known as American Straight Checkers) is the classic English-speaking variant. Unlike most continental European and African draughts, ordinary pieces can NEVER capture backwards, and Kings can only move ONE square at a time.
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Standard American/English Checkers setup on the dark squares.
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