Rules & Special Moves  ·  Lesson 28 of 92

Castle Queenside

Now try the long side: the king still moves two squares, this time toward the a-rook.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

O-O-O! Long castling — the king is safe and the rook lands actively on d1.

Watch it play out

The position, then the answer.

Practise this on a live board

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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