The Argentinian, Thai, and Turkish Rule Variations of Checkers

Very similar to the Czech version of checkers, the Argentinian, Thai, and Turkish rule variations of the game contain an excellent mix of exciting rules and concepts. Aside from being played on an 8 by 8 checkerboard, these three games allow jumping kings, while simultaneously prohibiting the backward means of capturing the opponents' pieces. Furthermore, the rules of all these checkers variations mandate players who are controlling the white pieces to make the very first moves in the games.

While these three excitingly unique game variations may share a couple of more characteristics and aspects, certain differences are always unavoidable. Although they may differ from one another in terms of rule implementation, they all got what it takes to provide quality entertainment and challenge to anyone. At the same time, the diversity of checkers only proves how far the game has become and developed since its inception.

The Argentinian version of checkers uses 12 pieces for each player to dispense and protect throughout the game. While a single capture may serve as the game's most basic way of cutting down the opposing players' army, players are not prohibited to perform multiple captures in one direct sweep. Whether it is two, three, or more, as long as the opportunity and rules allow, players can get into a capturing spree. While not exactly the same, this version shares a lot of likeness with Spanish checkers.

Meanwhile, the rules of the Thai checkers are another great way of playing the game. With only eight pieces given to each player at the start of every game, this is an internationally recognized game variation with the fewest pieces set at the beginning of every match. Just like Argentinian checkers, this game shares many commonalities in terms of the rules of Spanish checkers. One main difference that sets the Thai version from the Spanish version is that in the former, a king must stop after the captured piece, before it can make another capture.

On the other hand, Turkish draughts is another exquisite form of checkers that is widely recognized all over the world. In this excitingly unique game variation, players will have 16 pieces each at the beginning of every match. By then on, they should protect and use these pieces as means to earn victories. This is only possible if they can eliminate the capacity of the opponents to triumph. Instead of the traditional diagonal moves used in most checkers variations, the pieces in Turkish draughts can move forward or sideways. Aside from the Middle East, this version is also very popular in countries like Greece, Lebanon, and Turkey.



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