# Start Checkers > The Game of Draughts ## Pages - [My Checkers Advice by GM Richard Beckwith](https://startcheckers.com/my-checkers-advice-by-gm-richard-beckwith/): About the Author Grandmaster Richard Beckwith (b. 1969) lives in Willoughby, Ohio and works as a Ph.D. analytical chemist for Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC. Richard was ACF National Junior Champ 1986-1990. In 2009, he won the GAYP World Qualification Tournament... Continue Reading → - [Key Landings](https://startcheckers.com/key-landings/): Version Reviewed Key Landings This PDF version with 49 numbered pages is marked as 1st electronical version published December 2005 produced under permission of the author by Bob Newell. Original published in 1990 by Checkered Thinking. ISBN: 1-872796-00-1 About the... Continue Reading → - [Vocabulary](https://startcheckers.com/vocabulary/): This section is under constant construction. It will grow with the amount of content and other articles. Book Play – A line that is well published and usual a standard line of attack or defense in a certain opening. Cook... Continue Reading → - [Key Themes](https://startcheckers.com/key-themes/): Version Reviewed Key Themes This PDF version with 88 numbered pages is marked as 1st electronical version published December 2006 produced under permission of the author by Bob Newell. Original published in 1991 by Checkered Thinking. ISBN: 1-872796-01-X About the... Continue Reading → - [Key Endings](https://startcheckers.com/key-endings/): Version Reviewed Key Endings This PDF version with 87 numbered pages is marked as 1.1 electronical version published December 9th, 2006 produced under permission of the author by Bob Newell. Original published in 1992 by Checkered Thinking. ISBN: 1-872796-04-4 About... Continue Reading → - [Kent Layne - Barbados Draughts Player](https://startcheckers.com/kent-lane-barbados-draughts-player/): A bio of Kent Layne by Kent Layne as of March, 2021. Kent Layne a Sportswriter in Barbados who writes in Barbados today online newspaper lives in Bridgetown Barbados. Kent is a Former Barbados Junior Champion and won the Barbados... Continue Reading → - [Crispin "Goj" Ojwang - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/crispin-odhiambo-ojwang-biography/): Full Name: Crispin Odhiambo Ojwang born OjuangHe did adopt Crispin for passport purposes as his official documentation did eighter display Crisphine or Crispin. To obtain a proper internationally valid passport, it was adjusted to only Crispin in all documentation. Date... Continue Reading → - [9-13 openings](https://startcheckers.com/9-13-openings/): There are openings in the 9-13 that are all of the Edinburgh family. Therefore they are all named Edinburgh initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example out of it example of... Continue Reading → - [R. D. Yates - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/r-d-yates-biography/): R. D. YATES (1857-1885) Robert David Yates was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., on December 22, 1857, and at the age of 18 years held the proud title of world champion. This is up until today the youngest world champion... Continue Reading → - [Willie Gardner - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/willie-gardner-biography/): Willie Gardner (1863-1947) Willie Gardner a native of Leeds, County of Yorkshire, was born 21. February 1863. When 17 years of age he commenced playing checkers with his father, and shortly afterward, through the medium of the Leeds Mercury Draughts... Continue Reading → - [Robert Martins - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/robert-martins-biography/): Robert Martins (1822-1904) Robert Martins was born on Feb. 21, 1822, at Penryan, in the county of Cornwall, England. At an early age, he accompanied his parents to London, where he obtained his education, and where the first came into... Continue Reading → - [First International Match in Checkers Great Britain and the United States 1905](https://startcheckers.com/first-international-match-in-checkers-great-britain-and-the-united-states-1905/): Version reviewed International Match. Complete Record of the Games Played between Players of Great Britain and the United States, Boston, March 14th to 25th, 1905. Edition reviewed: Reprint by Angel Guardian Press, Ruggles Street Boston, Mass. 1906, Edited by August... Continue Reading → - [Starting Out in Draughts](https://startcheckers.com/starting-out-in-draughts/): Version Reviewed Starting Out in Draughts (UK version) or Starting Out in Checkers (US version) Edition reviewed: 1st Edition Print version with 128 numbered pages Published 2001 by Everyman Publishers plc, Glouchester Mansions, 140A Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8HD. Copyright... Continue Reading → - [Clarence H. Freeman - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/clarence-h-freeman-biography/): Clarence Herbert Freeman (1859-1909) Clarence Herbert Freeman’s peers described him as being a quite unassuming intelligent man, with a modest demeanor and disposition. He possessed a fondness for music and playing the violin. His only offence in appearance being a... Continue Reading → - [John Drummond - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/john-drummond-biography/): John Drummond (1806-1881) Born at Laurieston, near Falkirk, on March 26, 1806, in his youth he was said to be quiet and secluded. He acquitted himself in his studies which were befitting to his family’s circumstances. At the proper age,... Continue Reading → - [Boland's Border Classics](https://startcheckers.com/bolands-border-classics/): Version reviewed Boland’s Border Classics Copyright 1957 by Ben Boland, Author and Publisher Livingston Manor, New York, 112 numbered pages. About the Author Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine, Ontario, Canada in 1910. When he was ten years old... Continue Reading → - [The Clapham Common Draughts Book](https://startcheckers.com/the-clapham-common-draughts-book/): Version Reviewed The Clapham Common Draughts Book – A Guide for Beginners by the late G. E. Trott, London Edited and Arranged by E. C. Whiting, Rotherham Edition reviewed: Not mention but was advised it is 1973 EDA reprint version... Continue Reading → - [August J. Heffner - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/august-j-heffner-biography/): August J. Heffner (1858-1931) Born 5 April 1858 and died 21. February 1931 PLAYED IN THE FIRST TWO INTERNATIONAL MATCHES AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN. ALSO A GAMES EDITOR, ANALYST AND PROBLEMIST. 8. January 1931  PUBLICATION BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN... Continue Reading → - [Grandmasters from Anderson to the 1920s](https://startcheckers.com/grandmasters-from-anderson-to-the-1920s/): In modern time there is the title of the draughts or checkers grandmaster. In earlier time there was no set of rules for it. Lets find out who would be a member of this elite club from the early days... Continue Reading → - [Barker Woolhouse - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/barker-woolhouse-biography/): Barker Woolhouse (1817-1914) One of the unsung heroes and host to most of the greats of the early days of draughts was Barker Woolhouse. He was born in 1817 and had the great misfortune to lose both parents when he... Continue Reading → - [Biographies](https://startcheckers.com/biographies/): We gladly to accept Biographies that you would like to hand in. Most are written by myself but if you would like to write your own one then your more than welcome to do so! You can see some fine... Continue Reading → - [William Strickland - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/william-strickland-biography/): William Strickland (1849-1887) William Strickland was born in March, 1849. When in his teens he acquired a great liking for the game of draughts. In a few years he made the acquaintance of some of the leading Yorkshire experts, and,... Continue Reading → - [Henry Spayth - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/henry-spayth-biography/): Henry Spayth (1825-1904) Henry Spayth was born on 29th July 1825 in Pennsylvania and at the age of three moved to Williamsville and later on going to Buffalo upon starting his business career in 1845. In 1851 he married Caroline Post, of Buffalo. Their... Continue Reading → - [Harry Freedman - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/harry-freedman-biography/): Harry Freedman (1878-1966) by Grandmaster Hugh Devlin. Harry Freedman (born Harris Fredwin) was born in Dundee on 5th Dec 1878.  He was of Jewish origin and the son of a Rabbi. His family removed to Glasgow around 1890. In 1893 he... Continue Reading → - [The Modern Encyclopedia of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/the-modern-encyclopedia-of-checkers/): Version reviewed The Modern Encylopedia of Checkers 1940 Edition with 199 numbered pages. Published by William F. Ryan, New York, N. Y. About the Author William Francis Ryan (1907-1954) Ryan was nicknamed the Bronx Comet or Willie. Notably, he was one... Continue Reading → - [Play Winning Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/play-winning-checkers/): Version reviewed Play Winning Checkers Published in 1999 – Totaling 125 numbered pages. Published by American Mensa Limited. ISBN: 1-4392-4385-9 About the author Robert Pike (1931-) Book index Content Who is this book for Conclusion Rating Where to obtain There... Continue Reading → - [Roland Edwin Bowen - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/roland-edwin-bowen-biography/): Roland Edwin Bowen (1837-1883) Born on the 5th July 1837 in Millbury Junction, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. He did get into the profession of being a wood-turner. In 1861 he did muster with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was present at Ball’s Bluff,... Continue Reading → - [Bowens Cross Opening](https://startcheckers.com/bowens-cross-opening/): Version reviewed Bowen’s Cross Opening or Cross Opening, Games of Draughts 1878 Edition with 220 numbered pages. Roland Edwin Bowen Digital Scan by Library of Congress. About the Author Born on the 5th July 1837 in Millbury Junction, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. He... Continue Reading → - [Liam Stephens - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/liam-stephens-biography/): Name: Liam StephensBorn: IrelandNationality: IrishResidence: Mullingar, IrelandTitle: International Master Although I played Draughts in my youth, I only became seriously interested in the game following my move to London in the 1960s. After reading the book “International Draughts and Checkers”... Continue Reading → - [Draughts - An Introduction to Championship Play](https://startcheckers.com/draughts-an-introduction-to-championship-play/): Version reviewed Draughts – An Introduction to Championship Play by T. A. Landry & L. Stephens, B. Sc., H. D. E. Copyright © The London Draughts Association 1984. Printers: R. & S. Printers Limited, Monaghan, Ireland. ISBN: 0-9509762-0-2 About the... Continue Reading → - [The Great International Match: Charles Francis Barker and James Smith](https://startcheckers.com/the-great-international-match-charles-francis-barker-and-james-smith/): Version reviewed Draughts, Checkers: The Great International Match: England V. America, Between Charles Francis Barker (Champion Checker-Player of America) and James Smith (Champion Draught-Player of England) by Frank Dunne (Draughts Editor “Leeds Mercury Weekly Supplement;”) and William Beattie. Warrington: Frank... Continue Reading → - [James Smith - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/james-smith-biography/): James Smith (1860-1890) James Smith was the first champion of England, he was born in Birmingham in February 1860 and in later life became a plumber by trade. At an early age he showed wonderful aptitude and skill at the game of draughts, and... Continue Reading → - [Charles Francis Barker - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/charles-francis-barker-biography/): Charles Francis Barker (1858-1909) Charles Francis Barker, ex-champion of America, was born in Boston, March 11, 1858. He began playing draughts when in his youth. He soon acquired a keen conception of the mysteries of the game, and displayed a... Continue Reading → - [Boland's Bridges in the Game of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/bolands-bridges-in-the-game-of-checkers/): Version reviewed Bolands Bridges in the Game of Checkers Copyright 1954 by Ben Boland, Author and Publisher Brooklyn, New York, 208 numbered pages. About the Author Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine, Ontario, Canada in 1910. When he was... Continue Reading → - [Salarzai Online Blitz Challenge Match 2021](https://startcheckers.com/salarzai-online-blitz-challenge-match-2021/): Iqbal Ahmed Salarzai is a restless promoter of the Pakistan Checkers and Draughts Federation. He did create a series of online tournaments. Tournaments are weekly and more info can be found here. In a recent tournament to Honor WCDF President... Continue Reading → - [The Scottish School Of Draughts 1820-1930](https://startcheckers.com/the-scottish-school-of-draughts-1820-1930/): Version Reviewed The Scottish School Of Draughts 1820-1930 by Norrie Reid Edition reviewed: Edition 2 Print version all unnumbered pages First Published: no publication date About the author Norrie Reid Some of you might know Norrie Reid from his articles... Continue Reading → - [Draughts Player's Guide](https://startcheckers.com/draughts-players-guide/): Version Reviewed Draughts Player’s Guide, Frank Dunne Edition reviewed: 182 numbered pages New York, Dick & Fitzgerald About the author Frank Dunne (1852-1914) One of the finest Analysts of early draughts in the UK and a shoemaker by trade. Back... Continue Reading → - [World Championship Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/world-championship-checkers/): Version reviewed World Championship Checkers (Highlighting the Hellman-Ryan-Long Title Games) 1950 Edition with 158 numbered pages Authored by William F. Ryan and Tommie Wiswell Published Bell Publishing Company Drexel Hill Pennsylvania Printed in the United States of America About the... Continue Reading → - [The Art of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/the-art-of-checkers/): Version reviewed The Art of Checkers Top Secrets Revealed by the Masters A 30 Game Freestyle Subscription Match between Tom Wiswell, Brooklyn, NY (U.S.A. Champion) vs. W. R. Fraser, Montreal, Canada (Challenger) 1964 Edition with 96 pages, Authored by W.... Continue Reading → - [The Fourth International Match USA vs UK](https://startcheckers.com/the-fourth-international-match-usa-vs-uk/): Version reviewed The Fourth International Match Held at The International Checker Hall of Fame, Petal, Mississippi, USA, July 1983 The Wonderful World of Checkers Endorses The Fourth International Checker Match Held at The International Checker Hall of Fame Petal, Mississippi,... Continue Reading → - [German Open 2004](https://startcheckers.com/german-open-2004/): Version reviewed German Open 2004 25 Pages, Limited to 50 total but only 31 ever printed. Version 2004, Dimension is A4 spiral bound Published by Dennis Pawlek together with German Draughts Association and Interessengemeinschaft Damespiel in Deutschland e. V. About... Continue Reading → - [Boland's Checkers in Depth](https://startcheckers.com/bolands-checkers-in-depth/): Version reviewed Boland’s Checkers in Depth Copyright 1974 by Ben Boland, Author and Publisher Livingston Manor, New York, 200 numbered pages. About the Author Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine, Ontario, Canada in 1910. When he was ten years... Continue Reading → - [Salarzai International Online Checkers Tournament over 100 tournaments so far!](https://startcheckers.com/salarzai-international-online-checkers-tournament-over-100-tournaments-so-far/): The tournaments were well received and did attract competitors of various countries. All in all his English Draughts and International Draughts Tournaments did attract players from many different countries! To name some prominent players who participated in the tournaments GMI/Top... Continue Reading → - [The Inferno of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/the-inferno-of-checkers/): Version reviewed The Inferno of Checkers A review of classical and contemporary (English) checkers 1959 Edition with 212 pages Published by L. L. Hall, Los Angeles, Calif. 1959 Copyright 1959 by W. R. Fraser About the Authors W. R. Fraser... Continue Reading → - [The Complete Encyclopedia of Draughts Vol. 2](https://startcheckers.com/the-complete-encyclopedia-of-draughts-vol-2/): Version reviewed The Complete Encyclopedia of Draughts Vol. 2 – Power Play Version reviewed: ISBN: 0-906557-03-8 (U.S.A) ISBN: 0-906557-02-X (G. B.) Derek Oldbury ©1979 M. S. drafted on typewriter console specially prepared for the author by Lincoln Business Equipment, Torquay,... Continue Reading → - [Derek Edward Oldbury Biography](https://startcheckers.com/derek-edward-oldbury-biography/): by Slava Gorin. Since 1938 Derek was a Draughts composer. He turned to draughts some time before 1946.Derek met Pauline Joan(1920-20.11.1980,nee White) in 1961 and married to her on 8th of Dec, 1962. Derek & Joan were at the ACF... Continue Reading → - [Charlie's Time](https://startcheckers.com/charlies-time/): Version reviewed Charlie’s Time Version reviewed: ISBN: 9-798719-531939 Charles Walker ©2021 First Edition Softcover – 193 numbered pages. About the authors Charles Clendell Walker (1934-) He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and married to Deloris Marie Walker and has three... Continue Reading → - [The Scottish Open Draughts Championship 1965](https://startcheckers.com/the-scottish-open-draughts-championship-1965/): Version reviewed The Scottish Open Draughts Championship held at Kirkwall 5th – 9th July 1965 80 Games Selected by the Scottish Draughts Association Carefully Annotated and Illustrated with various Diagrams Edition reviewed: 1st ED Edited by R. J. Ellliott, Published... Continue Reading → - [Boland's Famous Positions in the Game of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/bolands-famous-positions-in-the-game-of-checkers/): Version reviewed Boland’s Famous Positions in the Game of Checkers Copyright 1940 & 1965 by Ben Boland, Author and Publisher. 8909 Ave. A, Brooklyn, New York, 11236 196 numbered pages. About the Author Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine,... Continue Reading → - [Robert Fraser - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/robert-fraser-biography/): Robert Frazer (1871-1906) Robert Fraser was born on the 4th of August 1871 and started to join the Dundee Draughts Association in 1888. He did quick make rapid progress that in 1889 he did participate in the Dundee Championship. He... Continue Reading → - [Second International Checker Match America vs. Great Britain 1927](https://startcheckers.com/second-international-checker-match-america-vs-great-britain-1927/): Version Reviewed Second International Checker Match America vs. Great Britain, Hotel Almac, New York City, February 28-March 10, 1927 Annotated by August J. Heffner – Assisted by a Staff of America’s Greatest Players. 459 numbered pages. Edited and Arranged by... Continue Reading → - [Third International Match Book Great Britain versus United States of America 1973](https://startcheckers.com/third-international-match-book-great-britain-versus-united-states-of-america-1973/): Version Reviewed Third International Match Book Great Britain versus United States of America Bourmouth 20th – 25th August 1973 Annoations by R. Fortman, U.S.A. Printed by Ad-Services, Darkeyne Street, Nottm. with 84 numbered pages. First Publication 1978 – Paperback About... Continue Reading → - [SDA Scrapbook](https://startcheckers.com/sda-scrapbook/): Version Reviewed SDA Scrapbook Waled Fra A’ The Airts Wise and Otherwise collated by “St. Ringans” and Others Published in 1946 31 numbered pages. Issued by and on behalf of the Scottish Draughts Association Funds, and printed by A. Learmonth... Continue Reading → - [Chess, Draughts, Morris & Tables](https://startcheckers.com/chess-draughts-morris-tables/): Version reviewed Chess, Draughts, Morris & Tables. Position in Past & Present Version reviewed: First edition Sep. 2021, 2nd ed. Oct. 2021 ISBN: 978-9-70871-45-1 Bilingual English and Dutch, hard cover, format: 26,5×20×3,2 cm, 369 pages, 375 full colour illustrations. About... Continue Reading → - [The Complete Encyclopedia of Draughts Vol. 1](https://startcheckers.com/the-complete-encyclopedia-of-draughts-vol-1/): Version reviewed The Complete Encyclopedia of Draughts Vol. 1 – The Plan Version reviewed: ISBN: 0-906557-01-1 (U.S.A) ISBN: 0-906557-00-3 (G. B.) Derek Oldbury ©1978 M. S. drafted on typewriter console specially prepared for the author by Lincoln Business Equipment, Torquay,... Continue Reading → - [Boland’s Masterpieces in the Game of Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/bolands-masterpieces/): Version reviewed Boland’s Masterpieces in the Game of Checkers Copyright 1947 by Ben Boland, Author and Publisher. Box 181, Station A. Brooklyn, New York, 208 numbered pages. About the Author Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine, Ontario, Canada in... Continue Reading → - [August Heffner - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/august-heffner-biography/): August J. Heffner (1858-1931) Born in Cambridge, Mass. to German parents, on April 5, 1858, he has lived in and around the Boston area all his life. By the advice of John Halleran, he purchased Spayth’s American Draughts Player. In... Continue Reading → - [Checkers - Stearns' Book of Portraits](https://startcheckers.com/checkers-stearns-book-of-portraits/): Version reviewed Checkers. Stearns’ Book of Portraits of Prominent Players of the World. by L. M. Stearns. Published by the Author at Derry Depot, N. H., U.S.A Derry, N. H., Charles Barlet, Job Printer, Main St. Entered according to Act... Continue Reading → - [Complete Checkers: Insights](https://startcheckers.com/complete-checkers-insights/): Version Reviewed Complete Checkers: Insights in five volumes Edition reviewed: 1st Edition Online PDF version with 612 numbered pages Original print edition publication November, 2021, Avi Gobbler Publishing, Honolulu, Hawai‘i ISBN: 9798521345670 About the author Richard Pask – Draughts Grandmaster... Continue Reading → - [Draughts Praxis or Modern Match Games](https://startcheckers.com/draughts-praxis-or-modern-match-games/): Version Reviewed Draughts Praxis or Modern Match Games A Practical Guide to Scientific Checkers by Frank Dunne Edition reviewed: 5th Edition with 259 numbered pages Philadelphia: David McKay Company, Publisher 604-8 Washington Square About the author Frank Dunne (1852-1914) One... Continue Reading → - [Robert McCall - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/robert-mcall/): Robert McCall (1844-1898) Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1844. He was one of the first officials, referee, stakeholder, and draughts politician. In 1873 he established a draughts column in the Glasgow Weekly Herald and run it as the editor for... Continue Reading → - [Second Crossboard Tournament of the National Checker Association](https://startcheckers.com/second-crossboard-tournament-of-the-national-checker-association/): Version Reviewed Second Crossboard Tournament of the National Checker Association Held at the Winthrop Hotel Tacoma, Washington August 28 to September 1939 For the Checker Championship of America Edition reviewed: 1st Edition with 216 numbered pages, 1940 Annotated by Leading... Continue Reading → - [Alexander Bryson - Biography](https://startcheckers.com/alexander-bryson-biography/): Alexander Bryson (1840-1915) While most of you will not know him as he was not a famous player and didn’t seek the limelight, Alexander Bryson is and was one of the most important contributors and, for a time, the most... Continue Reading → - [9-14 openings](https://startcheckers.com/9-14-openings/): There are openings in the 9-14 that are all of the Double Corner family. Therefore they are all named Double Corner initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example out of it... Continue Reading → - [What is Checkers?](https://startcheckers.com/what-is-checkers/): The English terms for draughts are checker(s) and draughtsaccording to historians. At the checker was a name that was also formerly used for the game of quek which is found in Jacob’s Well(Anomiem, 1900). Checkers is the name for draughts... Continue Reading → - [The Right Equipment](https://startcheckers.com/equipment/): Official rules and the quest for nice checkers and draughts equipment Most new checkers and draughts players do struggle early on to get the right equipment sorted. While it is easy to get some cheap board and just play… is... Continue Reading → - [The rules of checkers](https://startcheckers.com/the-rules-of-checkers/): Checkers is played on an 8×8 board. Unlike in Chess, only the dark squares are being used to play. Board and piece color The most commonly used colors of the board are green and buff with dark squares. The colors... Continue Reading → - [Checkers or Draughts](https://startcheckers.com/checkers-or-draughts/): [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone] - [Lets play more checkers and draughts!](https://startcheckers.com/): Something old and beautiful in a new homepage This homepage aims to help people of all levels start to rediscover the hidden beauties of the ancient game of draughts or checkers. Hope you will enjoy this page as well as... Continue Reading → - [Organizations](https://startcheckers.com/organizations-2/): Shall you be interested to meet other players, exchange ideas or even play in tournaments. Here is a list of useful contacts - [Home](https://startcheckers.com/home-2/) - [An iconography of draughts](https://startcheckers.com/an-iconography-of-draughts/): Version reviewed An iconography of draughts Couldn’t make out if it is the first edition or second as the introduction mentions first edition but there is mentioning of a second edition to a later publishing date in the volume. So... Continue Reading → - [The British Draughts Player](https://startcheckers.com/the-british-draughts-player/): Version reviewed The British Draughts PlayerFirst Publication in 1883 – Third Edition 1906. While it is not date it is given in Calls Literature as 1906. Totaling 432 pages. Published by E. Marlborough & Co. Ltd. and printed by J.... Continue Reading → - [Checkers for the Novice](https://startcheckers.com/checkers-for-the-novice/): Version Reviewed Print version with 159 numbered pages marked as 1st revision published by Avi Gobbler Publishing, Honolulu. The image is taking from the print edition. ISBN: 9781986847070 About the author Richard Pask – Draughts Grandmaster Mr. Pask was born... Continue Reading → - [Books](https://startcheckers.com/books/): Beginner Books Checkers for the Novice Complete Checkers: Insights Draughts and Introduction to Championship Play How to Win at Checkers Starting Out in Draughts Win at Checkers Game Collections & Games Draughts Praxis or Modern Match Games First International Match... Continue Reading → - [The History of Draughts in Cornwall](https://startcheckers.com/the-history-of-draughts-in-cornwall/): Version reviewed The History of Draughts in Cornwall – First Publication – Print on Demand. The edition reviewed has 88 pages and is first edition by John Gillard. Publication date as 2014. Printed by Lulu.com on demand. About the author... Continue Reading → - [How to Win at Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/how-to-win-at-checkers/): Version reviewed Electronic version with 141 Pages in total. The original electronic is currently in the third release as of August 2020. The original book first published in 1977. The image is taken from the print edition. ISBN 10: 0879800682... Continue Reading → - [Lees' Guide to the Game of Draughts or Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/lees-guide-to-the-game-of-draughts-or-checkers/): Version reviewed Lees’ Guide to the Game of Draughts or CheckersFirst Publication in 1893 – Ninth Edition Improved 1909 It is to note that there are many versions of Lees’ Guide. The edition reviewed has 173 pages and is Revised... 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The original was first published in 1950. ISBN 10: 1616460784ISBN 13: 9781616460785 About the Author William Francis Ryan (1907-1954) Books & Booklets Scientific Checkers Made Easy... Continue Reading → - [Start Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/home/): [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone] - [The Encyclopaedia of Draughts](https://startcheckers.com/the-encyclopaedia-of-draughts/): Version reviewed The Encyclopaedia of Draughts or most commonly referred to as Kears Encyclopaedia. First Edition and First Volume Publication 1901 – Second Edition Third Volume first 1911. Volume 1 – 2nd ED 1918 – 12-16s – page 1-72. Volume... Continue Reading → - [The Checkers Games of Harry Freedman](https://startcheckers.com/the-checkers-games-of-harry-freedman/): Version reviewed The Checkers Games of Harry FreedmanFirst Edition in 2010 – Totaling 198 pages. Published by Jim Loy. About the author Jim Loy Some of you will know Jim Loy. In his own words as of January 2021. ” I... Continue Reading → - [A wonderful game](https://startcheckers.com/a-wonderful-game/): If your new to checkers maybe one should start with the rules and the equipment. Once your familiar with the basic rules then comes the hard part. Once you got the basics down the hard part starts. How to improve... Continue Reading → - [Contacts of Federations & Associates](https://startcheckers.com/contacts-of-federations/): Associated WCDF Members: Europe Country: Contact: Email: Czech Republic Mr. Filip Kareta filip.kareta@seznam.cz Denmark Please contact me Please contact me Germany Mr. Ingo Zachos nimzo@gmx.de Ireland Please contact me Please contact me Italy Please contact me Please contact me Latvia... 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Continue Reading → - [More Memorable Checkers Matches](https://startcheckers.com/more-memorable-checkers-matches/): Version reviewed More Memorable Checkers Matches a sequel to Gould’s Historic and Memorable Matches More 19th Century Matches, including 1859 and 1863 R. Martins – J. Wyllie World Championship Matches. First Edition in 2010 – Totaling 137 pages. Published and... Continue Reading → - [THE LEGENDARY MFT](https://startcheckers.com/the-legendary-mft/): Version Reviewed The Legendary MFT Digital version with 236 numbered pages. This is the first electronic edition, released April 21, 2007. Published by Checkered Thinking. First Publication June 2007 ISBN 1-872796-23-0 About the author Richard Pask – Draughts Grandmaster Mr.... Continue Reading → - [What are the best opening moves?](https://startcheckers.com/best-opening-moves/): What are the theoretical best move for red and whats the best counter move for white? The best 11-15 and 22-17 The second best 9-14 and 22-18 The third best 11-16 and 23-18 The fourth best 10-15 and 21-17 The... Continue Reading → - [12-16 Openings](https://startcheckers.com/12-16-openings/): There are openings in the 12-16 that are all of the Dundee family. Therefore they are all named Dundee initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example in Basic Checkers where Richard... Continue Reading → - [10-15 openings](https://startcheckers.com/10-15-openings/): The openings in the 10-15 that are all of the Kelso family. Therefore they are all named Kelso initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example out of it example of them... Continue Reading → - [10-14 openings](https://startcheckers.com/10-14-openings/): There are openings in the 10-14 that are all of the Denny family. Therefore they are all named Denny initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example in Basic Checkers where Richard Fortman grouped the openings. The name... Continue Reading → - [11-16 openings](https://startcheckers.com/11-16-openings/): There are openings in the 11-16 that are all of the Bristol family. Therefore they are all named Bristol initially with some additions during the 2-move and/or 3-move era. One can see a fine example out of it example of... Continue Reading → - [11-15 openings](https://startcheckers.com/11-15-openings/): The strongest opening move and the most covered in published play. 11-15, 23-19, 8-11, 22-17, 3-8 forms the Alma so named by Mr. John Drummond, probably after the battle of the same name. 11-15, 24-20 forms the Ayrshire Lassie a... Continue Reading → - [Spayth's Checker Player](https://startcheckers.com/spayths-checker-player/): Version reviewed Spayth’s Checker Player Published in 1895 – Totaling 148 pages. Published by New York, Dick & Fitzgerald Publishers. About the author Henry Spayth (1825-1904) Probably Mr. Spayth will be best remembered by his proficiency in the game of... Continue Reading → - [The Magical Checker Games of Elbert Lowder](https://startcheckers.com/the-magical-checker-games-of-elbert-lowder/): Version reviewed The Checkers Games of Elbert Lowder First Edition in 2007 – Totaling 446 pages. Published by Jim Loy. About the author Jim Loy Some of you will know Jim Loy. In his own words as of January 2021.... Continue Reading → - [The Checkers Games of Richard Jordan](https://startcheckers.com/the-checkers-games-of-richard-jordan/): Version reviewed The Checkers Games of Richard JordanFirst Edition in 2009 – Totaling 200 pages. Published by Jim Loy. About the author Jim Loy Some of you will know Jim Loy. In his own words as of January 2021. ” I... Continue Reading → - [Win at Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/win-at-checkers/): Version reviewed Win at Checkers Print Version with 109 numbered pages. Copyrighted and Published by Dover Publications Inc. 1956. The original book first published in 1941. ISBN-13: 978-0-486-20363-8 ISBN-10: 0-486-20363-8 About the author Millard Fillmore Hopper (1894-1985) Born 1894 in... Continue Reading → - [A Brief History of Draughts in Pakistan](https://startcheckers.com/a-brief-history-of-draughts-in-pakistan/): BY MR. IQBAL AHMAD SALARZAI, PRESIDENT PAKISTAN CHECKERS DRAUGHTS ASSOCIATION (PCDA) The greatest game in the world and one of the favorites of the intelligent people is also known and played very well in numerous cities of Pakistan. The purchasing... Continue Reading → - [Jim Loy's Checker Problems Vol. 1 - Correcting the Ancients](https://startcheckers.com/jim-loys-checker-problems-vol-1/): Version reviewed Jim Loy’s Checker Problems Vol. 1 – Correcting the Ancients First Edition in 2008 – Totaling 273 pages. Published by Jim Loy. About the author Jim Loy Some of you will know Jim Loy. In his own words... Continue Reading → - [The Game of Draughts - Gould's Book of Problems](https://startcheckers.com/the-game-of-draughts-goulds-book-of-problems/): Version reviewed The Game of Draughts – Gould’s Book of Problems Critical Positions and Games with Appendix commonly referred to as Gould’s Book of Problems. Fourth Edition. Fourth Edition undated as well as Third Edition but Fourth Edition mentions the... Continue Reading → - [Complete Checkers](https://startcheckers.com/complete-checkers/): Version Reviewed Complete Checkers Print version with 711 numbered pages marked as 3rd revised edition July 2019 by Avi Gobbler Publishing, Honolulu. First Publication June 2017. The image is taking from the print edition. ISBN: 9-781542-464369 About the author Richard... Continue Reading → - [Basic Checkers - 2010 Edition](https://startcheckers.com/basic-checkers/): Version Reviewed Basic Checkers – 2010 Edition Print version with 504 numbered pages marked as 2010 Edition by Avi Gobbler Production. 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