Brazilian Draughts

Brazil

All the rules of international draughts, adapted to the classic 8×8 board. Very common in South America and an ideal stepping stone toward the 10×10 game.

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Note: a few tournament subtleties (draw rules, rare priority cases) are simplified in this online version.

Rules

  • Rules mirror international draughts: backward captures allowed, kings fly.
  • The move capturing the most pieces is compulsory.
  • Games are shorter thanks to the 8×8 board and 12 men.
  • The setup matches American checkers; only the rules differ.

About the game

Brazil adopted the international rules on the smaller board, making games sharper and faster. Many Brazilian masters move between this game and 10×10 international draughts with ease.