FMJD rules
Maximum capture, delayed removal, and final-rank promotion
INTERNATIONAL DRAUGHTS · FMJD 10×10
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Maximum capture, flying kings, and complete multi-jump paths
International Draughts, also called 10×10 Draughts or FMJD Draughts, uses a 10×10 board and 20 pieces per side. White always moves first. The board and move record appear in your browser. Both AI modes connect to an online service; no account is required.
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- Board
- 10 × 10
- AI difficulty levels
- 6
AI matches need no account and offer six difficulty levels. Some matches require a connection; if the service is unavailable, backup AI may play at reduced difficulty.
Six AI levels
From learning the rules to deeper tactical search
Complete match tools
Undo, redo, flip, clock, and FMJD notation
Starting an International Draughts game
Choose a difficulty and play White or Black. White always moves first; when you choose Black, the computer makes White’s opening move.
Only the 50 dark squares are playable. A man moves one diagonal step forward but captures diagonally forward or backward.
- A complete multi-capture is one move.
- Choose each highlighted landing square in sequence.
- Capture every enemy piece or leave the opponent without a legal move to win.
Mandatory and maximum capture
If any capture exists, a non-capturing move is illegal. If several capture sequences exist, you must choose one that captures the greatest total number of pieces; ties remain free choices.
Captured pieces stay on the board as blockers until the complete sequence finishes, and the same piece may not be crossed twice. They are removed together after confirmation.
Flying kings, promotion, and draws
A king moves any distance on an open diagonal and may land on any legal square beyond a captured piece. A man crowns only if its complete move ends on the far rank, never midway through a capture.
Automatic draws include the third occurrence of the same position with the same side to move, 25 king moves by each player without a capture or man move, and official counts for specified limited-material endings.
Two players
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as English draughts?
No. This page uses the FMJD 10×10 international rules, not English, Brazilian, or Russian variants.
May I decline a capture?
No. Capturing is mandatory, and you must select a sequence with the maximum capture count.
Who moves first if I choose Black?
White still moves first, so the AI makes the opening move before handing control to Black.
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Rules and references
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