Step 1 · Forward and sideways
Dama men do not move diagonally. They move straight forward or sideways on the full board.
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Step 2 · How do Dama men move?
This man has a forward move and a sideways move. How do Dama men move?
Choose the Dama movement rule.
Quick check
- Straight forward or sideways
- Only diagonal dark squares
- Straight backward quiet moves
Show the correct answer
Correct answer: Straight forward or sideways — Correct. Dama men use orthogonal lanes, not diagonals.
- Only diagonal dark squares — That describes English and diagonal draughts, not Dama.
- Straight backward quiet moves — Men never move backward in Dama. Only kings can move backward, and they slide any distance along a straight lane.
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Step 3 · Slide sideways
Make the sideways move. This is the move that feels most different after diagonal checkers.
Tap the light man, then tap the highlighted sideways square.
The move: 42-41
Sideways move complete.
Common mistake: Use the highlighted square directly beside the piece.
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What you learned
You can now move Dama men correctly: straight forward or sideways, using every square of the full board.
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