THE SECRET OF WINNING IN CHECKERS

Recorded on February 12, 2012 using a Flip Video camera. "I only see one move ahead but it is always the correct one." Jose Raul Capablanca, World Chess Champion in the 1920's. Checker players could apply this great master idea to improve their games.

[XaeeD]

"If you wanna win a game of checkers, always make sure to beat your opponent."

[grapiken]

I learned something. I think the best advice is never rush your moves.

[jamesrussell]

I don't know what changed after I watched your video, but it really helped my game! I'm still not always spotting the right move, but I'm getting quicker at spotting the wrong ones. I'm also applying more pressure on the opponent and thereby determining what they will do which helps me see further ahead. There's wisdom here, even if it isn't obvious at first!

[maceonwo_os]

I win by never moving my bottom pieces so they can't get a king

[Pedroooooipicapiedra]

I literally wrote "checkers" on valentines day and youtube gives me a checkers video wishing me happy valentines

[xxxxxxxx]

I wouldn't have seen that in 100 years.

[Nighthowlerschannel]

I simply mimic my opponent's moves until I see an opening.

[checkercycle]

Yes, you win by capturing all your opponents checkers or by blocking them where they have no moves on their turn. Thank you for your question.

[SheeshFr]

What a wholesome classic. An instant must rewatch.

[irenegrabau]

Now I'm going to kick my husband's ass! Love how you explained things.

[Monoman]

At around 3:10, after White is crowned, why couldn’t Red move to 24 to 27 to 31 (not all at once, of course)? Wouldn’t that be a safe move, since there’s a Red on 23? Perhaps I’m not understanding the game well enough, but that would seem like the ideal move for red to make in that situation. Can anyone elaborate? Thank you!

[montiago]

Thanks for your video tutorial. They are very educating. Very kind of you. After so many years, your tutorial still continue educates people. You are accumulating good deeds, buddy.

[checkercycle]

Jumps are mandatory. You have to jump rule. This makes the combination a "force" combo. If you didn't have to jump your observation would be correct.

[aarondoss]

This video has done more to help me than just about anything I've seen or read. It's the question you said you need to ask yourself. I've found applying this question after every move has upped my game tremendously. I've gone from an intermediate player to an advanced player. That's better than any series of movements I've taken time to memorize. Thanks!

[Siktrik]

1. Control the centre. 2. Your goal should be to get as many kings as possible. 3. Press forward in masses. 4. Be willing to sacrifice a checker eg Trade offs especially when your opponent has less checkers, for position, to clear a path towards being kinged, to take out an opponents most threatening checker. 5. Leave your home/base row checkers until you need them. 6. Remember the blocking option, if you can see your opponent won’t be able to move on their next move after you make a specific move, do that specific move no matter how pointless your move is eg shuffling forward a checker posing zero threat. If the opponent can’t move on their go, you win.

These tips I use when playing the no force jump rules. Force jump rules is a faster game but trickier in my opinion.

[checkercycle]

Hi Jason! The English version is what i am showing, the other version your brother plays is the Spanish version, where the King moves all the way diagonally, like a bishop in chess. Your brother variations is very popular. It is also call "pool checkers" and in some variations a checker can jump backwards. You are right and your brother is right also. There is also some other variations played in Europe. Thank you for your question.

[Gypsyboy]

Thank You for taking the time to make and post this!

[joeingram]

I love this guy so much - thank you. Happy Valentines Day to you and your family as well.

[josephselkow]

Best video on checkiz I've ever watched.

[WifiThing]

I never thought of it just one move at a time and like the "is it threatening pieces" things