Draughts · 8x8
German draughts (Dame)
German Dame: flying kings, men capture forward, popular recreational ruleset.
Board: 8x8 dark squares
At a glance
Board
8x8 Dame layout.
Kings
Long-range Dame pieces after promotion.
Captures
Mandatory captures; men usually forward-only.
On this page
1. Board and setup
8x8 board with 12 men. Local club rules may vary slightly.
2. Movement
- Men move forward diagonally.
- Kings fly diagonally.
3. Captures
- Captures mandatory.
- Men capture forward.
- Kings capture at range.
4. Kings
Back-rank promotion to a flying Dame.
5. Winning
Eliminate or immobilize the opponent.