Crown Checkers

Turkish Draughts (Dama)

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Crown Checkers

Turkish Draughts (Dama)

Turkish draughts, known as dama, looks different from checkers. The pieces move straight instead of diagonally, every square is in play and each side starts with 16 men on the second and third rows.

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How to play Turkish Draughts (Dama)

  1. A man moves one square forward or sideways, never backward and never diagonally. Captures jump straight over an enemy piece, forward or sideways.
  2. Captures are compulsory, and you must take the route that captures the most pieces.
  3. A man that reaches the far row becomes a king. A king moves any distance in a straight line and captures from a distance.
  4. Win by capturing or blocking all of the opponent's pieces.

Tips and strategy

  • Advance in solid groups. A man with a friend behind it cannot be jumped from the front.
  • Because men move sideways, you can fix a weakness quickly. Use it to block a capture before it happens.
  • Get a king first if you can. A Turkish king sweeps whole rows and columns, so a single king can win many pieces against a crowd of men.
  • New to the game? Learn the basics on Brazilian or the main Crown Checkers page first.

Turkish Draughts (Dama) FAQ

Is dama the same as Turkish draughts?

Yes. Dama is the Turkish name for the game, and it is one of the most popular board games in Turkey.

Why do the pieces move straight instead of diagonally?

That is how dama has always worked. It also uses all 64 squares, which is why the board here has no colour pattern.

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