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Castling

Castling is a special move in chess that allows the king and a rook to move at the same time. There are two types: short castle (kingside) and long castle (queenside). It's the only move where two pieces move in one turn. Castling helps protect the king and connect the rooks.

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🚫 You cannot castle when:


  1. The king is in check


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  1. The king moves through a square under attack


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  1. The king or rook has moved before.


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  1. Pieces are between the king and the rook.



White can do a long castle, but not short since the knight is on the way
White can do a long castle, but not short since the knight is on the way




✅ You can castle even if the rook passes through or under attacked square


Rook is under attack. It is possible to castle
Rook is under attack. It is possible to castle


Black can't castle short or long—king would cross a square under attack. White can castle long; Since rook can
Black can't castle short or long—king would cross a square under attack. White can castle long; Since rook can


White can do a short castle. Can NOT do long since the rook moved and King will cross the square under attack. Black can not do the castle as king can not pass the square under attack
White can do a short castle. Can NOT do long since the rook moved and King will cross the square under attack. Black can not do the castle as king can not pass the square under attack

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