<p>That is an optional rule called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huff_%28board_games%29">Huffing Rule</a>.</p>

<p>Capturing pieces is compulsory. It is both players responsibility to make sure that is enforced.</p>

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2015-03-20T12:25:38.713Z
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Colin D
<p>It all depends on the rules you're playing - there are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draughts#National_and_regional_variants" rel="nofollow">so many variants</a>! In some variants, yes that would be the case (see the link).</p>

<p>It's advisable to agree the rules with your opponent before you start, otherwise arguments can ensue with no real solution.</p>

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AndyT
<p>If your opponents misses a compulsory jump that would capture one of your pieces and moves elsewhere 
...do they forfeit that piece </p>

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Do you forfeit that piece if you do not take a compulsory move?
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# Do you forfeit that piece if you do not take a compulsory move?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-03-20)

If your opponents misses a compulsory jump that would capture one of your pieces and moves elsewhere
...do they forfeit that piece

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-03-20. Score: 8

That is an optional rule called the [Huffing Rule](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huff_%28board_games%29).

Capturing pieces is compulsory. It is both players responsibility to make sure that is enforced.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-03-20. Score: 2

It all depends on the rules you're playing - there are [so many variants](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draughts#National_and_regional_variants)! In some variants, yes that would be the case (see the link).

It's advisable to agree the rules with your opponent before you start, otherwise arguments can ensue with no real solution.


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