How checkers pieces move
A checkers piece moves one square diagonally forward onto an empty dark square. Learn how pieces move with practice on a real board. How checkers works · lesson 2 of 6.
The lesson in words
A piece moves one square diagonally forward, onto an empty dark square.
Ordinary pieces (called men) can’t move backwards or sideways.
Your piece on d4 has two choices.
Try it: Tap every square this piece can move to.
A piece on the edge has only one forward diagonal.
Try it: Tap every square this piece can move to.
Your turn. Tap your piece, then the square to move it to.
Try it: Move your piece forward.
One step, diagonally, forwards. Next: jumping, which is how you capture.