There are three important checker move rules: Checkers can only move diagonally ... to form the modern game we know today. Also known as draughts in the United Kingdom and Russia, checkers is ...

Next year, participants from nearly 30 different countries are expected to compete in Tallinn. Competition will take place according to international draughts rules on 100-square playing boards.

It could be a case of game over for draughts - scientists say the ancient board game has finally been solved. A Canadian team has created a computer program that can win or draw any game, no matter ...