Checkers were made from any material being available. While making the archeological digs, the checkers from clay, wood, glass, amber and other stones were found. All witnessed that the checkers had been given a special attention and they were available for all groups of society.

Now there are great varieties of draughts. All of them differ by the outside view of game field, by amount of the draughts being used, by the rules of placing and by other features intended for table game. The most commonly used of them are Russian draughts, International draughts and "Give-away". Russian draughts are played on the desk with 64 squares. Game field remains of chess-board but instead of the figures one uses black and white counters.

You can meet these varieties while playing at online checkers - the version of the game which is very easy while used on-line. Here you can register and get your unique name and password. After this you will get the access to all possibilities of the game. You can create your own checkers game or join to the existing one. If you don't have the time or possibility to register you can play like guest but you will have to face with some restrictions.

Also you have the possibility to download checkers and install the game at your computer. You will not be in need of constant net connection. Choose one of three games being suggested, do some necessary installations and start the game. You can compete as with computer as with distant opponents.

Often the draughts tournaments where the players from the whole world take part, carry out in virtual games. Don't lose your skills and take part in competitions obtaining additional game experience.