No, pieces in Turkish Draughts do not move diagonally — men move and capture only in straight orthogonal lines, forward or sideways. This is the defining feature that separates it from international and English draughts, where every move is diagonal. Because movement is straight, pieces use all the squares of the board rather than a single colour. Even the king, or dama, glides in straight lines along rows and columns rather than on diagonals. If you are used to normal checkers, this takes some adjustment, but it makes the game feel sharper, since men can advance, sidestep, and capture in several straight directions.