Play Breakthrough Online in Kenya
Sixteen pieces each, one goal: reach the far row. Capture on the diagonal and break through. Free to play on Arena254.
- Game length: 8 min
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Entry: free play
- Time control: 8×8, 16 pieces each (Troyka, 2000)
How to play Breakthrough
Sixteen pieces each, one goal: reach the far row. Capture on the diagonal and break through.
How to play
- Move one square forward, straight or diagonally
- Capture diagonally forward only
- Straight moves can't capture
- First to reach the far row wins
- Capturing every enemy piece also wins
Rule set: 8×8, 16 pieces each (Troyka, 2000).
Breakthrough FAQ
How do I play Breakthrough on Arena254?
Create a free account, open Breakthrough from the Games page and challenge a player or accept an open challenge. Sixteen pieces each, one goal: reach the far row. Capture on the diagonal and break through.
Is Breakthrough free to play?
Breakthrough is free to play on Arena254 right now. Staked matches will open once our fair-play checks for it have been proven.
Is Breakthrough on Arena254 fair?
Every move is checked by our servers — the browser can't change the result — and matches are screened for cheating, including engine use, bots and collusion. Suspicious accounts are reviewed by a person and banned if they cheated.
How long does a game of Breakthrough take?
About 8 min. Time control: 8×8, 16 pieces each (Troyka, 2000).
What rules does Arena254 use for Breakthrough?
8×8, 16 pieces each (Troyka, 2000). The full rules are on this page.