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Rules

Filipino Draughts 8×8

Rules, board setup and how to play Filipino Draughts 8×8.

8×8Board
Starting position
At a glance
Board8×8
Pieces per side12
First moveWhite

How to play

Movement
  • Men move diagonally forward, one square at a time.
  • Kings move one square at a time (no flying kings).
Captures
  • Captures are made diagonally, jumping over an adjacent enemy piece.
  • Men may capture both forward and backward.
  • Men are allowed to capture kings.
  • Capturing is mandatory, but you may freely choose which capture to make.
Promotion
  • A man reaching the last row is promoted and the move ends, even mid-capture.

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