The 5,000 year old game has been completely solved, and a checkers-playing computer called Chinook cannot be beaten. That's according to University of Alberta computer scientists publishing in the latest issue of the journal Science. If a human opponent plays a perfect game, he or she can only hope for a tie.20 Jul 2007
How do you play virtual checkers?
- Choose to play against the computer or with a friend.
- Press on a piece to select it and then choose a move or jump, press it again to put it down.
- Always keep your pieces doubled up diagonally to block your opponent's jumps.
Can a game of checkers be played on a computer?
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Are there different ways to play checkers?
There are two main types of checkers played: the Anglo-American version (which originally came from France) and the Polish or continental version. The Anglo-American version is played on an 8x8 checkerboard (chessboard) with 12 pieces.
Can I play checkers online?
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Is Checker better than chess?
Checkers is no easier to play well than chess. The game may seem more monotonous, less interesting than chess but playing it really well is still challenging. It's a matter of being able to remember the postions of the pieces and then analyze lines out as far as your mind will allow.
Can I play checkers on my phone?
Intuitive touch controls make it easy to play checkers on your phone, just tap a piece and then tap where you want it to go. Checkers Free supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent.
Is there an app to play checkers?
Checkers Free supports 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against your friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Checkers Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. Checkers Premium is the same great app without the ads.