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Lidraughts variants

Standard games on lidraughts follow the rules of international draughts as set by the FMJD. This includes the automatic drawing rules that apply when there are only a few pieces left on the board.

Draughts variants use variations on these rules, or may introduce new game mechanics altogether. Think outside of the box and explore the variants that lidraughts has to offer!

Standard

Standard rules of international draughts (FMJD)

Frisian

Pieces can also capture horizontally and vertically.

Frysk!

Frisian draughts starting with 5 pieces each.

Antidraughts

Lose all your pieces (or run out of moves) to win the game.

Breakthrough

The first player who makes a king wins.