ruby2shoes: Hi, Ruby. I have my own strategies, I can share with you.
- Your first line must not be moved until the game is close to finish;
- Columns A and H are the easiest to atack, because each piece (in other columns) may be defended for both (left and right) sides. Playing and atacking in Columns A and H, You will notice you can "break trough" with only 2 pieces (against the entire defensive line), and in the "middle" columns you need, at least, 3 atacking pieces;
- "Line positions" (Ex.: D3, D4, D5, or D3, E3, F3) are strongest to defend, but "diagonal positions" (Ex.: E3, F4, G5) are strongest to atack;
- You must not forget the main goal of the game, wich is very diferent from checkers games. It's important to get a solid game until the 20th move (depending on both players style, it can be slower or faster), but than, you must get ONE piece to the end. Not all of them!!! ;) It means that, with both defenses openned, you must not be stronger or more "closed", but simply... faster!
I hope you enjoy that amazing game (it's my favourite one, such as Gothik Checkers).