International draughts

Materials on international draughts. From beginner to professional level

First steps on the big board: Getting acquainted with combinations in positions with the “Slingshot” link. Part 7

06.03.2026

When taking their first steps on the large board, every beginner draughts 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 positions with a “slingshot” combination.

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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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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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