Theory and practice

From simple… to hard. Part 40

26.02.2026

Author: Harry De Waard

According to the materials of foreign press. This section of draughts used to be very popular in draughts material editions. It is good that nowadays there are such draughts players who mark interesting combinational games and ideas. ‘Catch’ in the ocean of draughts game ‘draughts pearls’. One time in a month we are going to publish the findings of different authors on our webpage. Perhaps an idea from here will help you to win in your own draughts game.

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First steps on the big board: Getting acquainted with combinations in central positions and positions with a bundle. Part 6

25.02.2026

When taking their first steps on the large board, each beginner checkers player learns about a variety of combination mechanisms that can be applied in their game. One of the next stages in learning combination moves in the compulsory training program is the ability to use them in central positions and positions with a bundle.

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From simple… to hard. Part 39

28.01.2026

Author: Harry De Waard

According to the materials of foreign press. This section of draughts used to be very popular in draughts material editions. It is good that nowadays there are such draughts players who mark interesting combinational games and ideas. ‘Catch’ in the ocean of draughts game ‘draughts pearls’. One time in a month we are going to publish the findings of different authors on our webpage. Perhaps an idea from here will help you to win in your own draughts game.

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First steps on the big board: Repeating the “Springer” strike and learning the Half-Moon (Fabra) strike. Part 3

27.01.2026

When taking their first steps on the large board, every beginner checkers player learns about a variety of combination mechanisms that can be used in their game. One of the next combination moves in the mandatory training program is the “Springer” move. Today, we will review it and learn about the Half-Moon (Fabra) move.

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