The two-for-one shot in checkers

The two-for-one shot: give up one piece to force a jump, then take two back. The most common winning tactic in checkers. Shots and tactics · lesson 1 of 3.

The lesson in words

Because jumps are compulsory, you can force your opponent to take a piece, landing exactly where you want.

Give one, take two: that’s a two-for-one shot.

Offer a piece that Black must take. Then their capturing piece becomes a stepping stone.

Try it: Set up the shot: offer a piece.

Before every move, look for a piece you can give away to set up a double jump.

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