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Rules of Chess: Castling FAQ. Frequent asked questions about castling.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

John E. wrote on Sat, Apr 8, 2006 04:19 PM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

You have given a very clear description.

Thomas McElmurry wrote on Thu, Mar 9, 2006 11:39 PM UTC:

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?

Jovan wrote on Thu, Mar 9, 2006 08:05 PM UTC:

I think (99% sure) that you have defined castling wrongly!

Chewmefat wrote on Tue, Nov 2, 2004 08:40 AM UTC:Good ★★★★

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.

Michael Nelson wrote on Tue, Jan 27, 2004 02:17 PM UTC:

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.

Tom wrote on Mon, Jan 26, 2004 10:33 PM UTC:Good ★★★★

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?

Richard Muller wrote on Wed, Jan 21, 2004 04:59 PM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

Covered every possible question consisely and precisely, it seems to me.

Mike Stachura wrote on Sat, Nov 8, 2003 04:44 PM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

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.

Dan Smith wrote on Mon, Nov 3, 2003 09:55 PM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

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!

towi wrote on Thu, Sep 11, 2003 10:08 AM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

very good, clear and comprehensive

Doug Chatham wrote on Mon, Feb 10, 2003 05:32 PM UTC:

Yes, that is correct. You cannot capture while castling.

Octavio wrote on Mon, Feb 10, 2003 11:55 AM UTC:Good ★★★★

By the rules, I assume the King nor the Rook may capture while castling. I'm not sure, though. Thanks.

Niecie wrote on Sun, Jan 12, 2003 10:43 PM UTC:

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]!!!

Zelo Soyalp wrote on Fri, Oct 11, 2002 09:52 AM UTC:

There is no explanation whatsoever as to what castling is! I suggest the
first topic in this page to be 'what is catling'.
The rest seems to be very detailed and easy to understand.

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