Yes, in checkers, a king can be jumped by both regular checkers pieces and opposing kings.
Kings, unlike regular checkers pieces, can move both forward and backward. This ability also extends to jumping. If an opponent's piece (either a regular checker or a king) is diagonally adjacent to the king, and the space immediately beyond the opponent's piece is empty, the king can jump over the opponent's piece.
Here's a breakdown:
- Jumping Requirements: For a king to jump another piece, the piece must be diagonally adjacent and the landing space on the other side must be vacant.
- Direction: Kings can jump in any of the four diagonal directions (forward-left, forward-right, backward-left, backward-right).
- Piece Type: Kings can jump both regular checkers pieces and opposing kings.
- Multiple Jumps: If after a jump, the king lands in a position where another jump is possible, the king must continue jumping until no further jumps are available. This is a mandatory multi-jump scenario.
In summary, a king is just as vulnerable to being jumped as any other piece on the checkers board and possesses the same ability to jump other pieces.
