Draughts · 10x10
International draughts
World championship rules on 10x10: 20 men, flying kings, backward captures, majority.
Board: 10x10 dark squares
At a glance
Board
10x10 board with 20 men per side.
Captures
Men capture backward; majority capture is required.
Kings
Long-range flying kings.
On this page
1. Board and setup
10x10 board, dark squares only, 20 men each - the FIDE international standard.
2. Movement
- Men step one diagonal forward.
- Kings fly along diagonals any distance.
3. Captures
- Captures are mandatory; only maximum-length lines are legal (majority).
- When several lines share that maximum length, you may choose any of them.
- Men may capture backward.
- Kings capture from distance and may continue multi-capture tours.
4. Kings
Promotion on the last rank; flying kings dominate open diagonals.
5. Winning
Wipe out or immobilize the opponent. Draw rules follow international tournament codes.