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How can you move in checkers?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the rules or mechanics of moving pieces in the game of checkers. It seeks to clarify how players can legally move their pieces during gameplay.

Answer

Checkers move diagonally on dark squares; regular checkers move forward, kings move in both directions.

Checkers move diagonally on dark squares. Regular checkers move forward, while kings can move both forward and backward.

Answer for screen readers

Checkers move diagonally on dark squares. Regular checkers move forward, while kings can move both forward and backward.

More Information

In checkers, normal pieces (men) can only move diagonally forward, but once a piece is 'kinged', it can move diagonally in both forward and backward directions.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting that normal pieces can only move forward; only kings can move backwards.

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