Kings in checkers: crowning and how they move
A checkers piece that reaches the far row is crowned a king and can move and jump backwards too. Learn how kings work. How checkers works · lesson 5 of 6.
The lesson in words
When one of your pieces reaches the far row, it is crowned and becomes a king.
Your piece is one step away.
Try it: Move to the far row and get crowned.
A king moves one square diagonally forwards or backwards, and can jump in all four directions too.
Try it: Tap every square this king can move to.
Kings can jump backwards too.
Try it: Jump the piece behind your king.
Kings are worth far more than ordinary pieces. Next: how you win.