If both players have kings and no way to trap the other, the position is a draw. Even world championship games between experts frequently end this way.
How does a checkers game end in a draw?
Quick answer: A game is drawn when neither player can force a win, which usually happens by mutual agreement or when a fixed number of moves pass with no capture and no man advancing.
Not every game ends in victory. Balanced positions, especially with few kings left, often lead to a fair draw.
When neither side can win
The no progress rule
To stop endless shuffling, tournaments use a rule that declares a draw when a set number of moves go by with no capture and no man being moved. Both players can also simply agree to a draw.
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