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Yes, I agree with the comment made on 10 11 2002(Zelo Soyalp)!!! This page should also accompish the notion on 'Why should one castle?' Hit me back [email protected]!!!
By the rules, I assume the King nor the Rook may capture while castling. I'm not sure, though. Thanks.
Yes, that is correct. You cannot capture while castling.
very good, clear and comprehensive
thanks, your faq helped me to prove to my dad that he couldn't castle out of checkmate, and so i avoided having a huge row on my hands!
I think this page does very well in explaining castling. I am teaching my seven year old daughter to play, and it answered all of her questions that I didn't know, until now. Thanks, Mike.
Covered every possible question consisely and precisely, it seems to me.
I liked it and it was very informative, but my most important question wasn't answered. Why would one castle, what advantage does it give one, and how do the castled king and rook then move after castling? And for that matter, can one 'uncastle', and if so, how?
There are two advantages provided by castling: 1. The King is safer near the corner behind a wall of pawns. 2. Brings the Rook towards the center where it can get into the action more easily. King and Rook move normally on subequent turns. There is no such move as 'uncastle', but some people use this term to describe a series of Rook and King moves that restore the position of Rook and King before castling.
Castling isn't always the best move. Having the King in the corner isn't always safe especially if the three pawn in front haven't made a move. This can trap the King and lose the game just by one rook attack. From this, if your opponent decides to Castle, take advantage of this sitution by trying to trap the King (or put him under pressure), but remember not to be too aggressive. Playing aggressively with important pieces (Queen & Rook) may be forced to be 'chased' around the board or be taken.
I think (99% sure) that you have defined castling wrongly!
The rules of castling stated here are correct. But please don't take my word for it; you can compare this page to the FIDE Laws of Chess (rule 3.8.ii).
What specifically is it that you think is defined wrongly?
You have given a very clear description.
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