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If you mean How many squares are on a checker-board? then: There are 32 red squares and 32 black squares, making a total of 64 squares. If you mean How many pieces are o â¦ n a checker-board? then: Each player starts with 12 checkers each making a total of 24 checkers. P.S. you spelt 'board' wrong :/ P.P.S. Rate as best answer plz? k thnx.
The rule compelling capture is a distinguishing feature of modern checkers and is not present in versions of the game from before the 16th century. The use of a 64-square chessboard for the game occurred by the 12th century. The earliest forms of checkers were played as early as the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, circa 1600 B.C. The Ancient Greek poet Homer and philosopher Plato mentioned similar games in their works.