Rules & Special Moves  ·  Lesson 29 of 92

When Castling Is Illegal

Which of these does NOT prevent you from castling?

Choose the right answer

  1. Your king is currently in check
  2. The king would pass through an attacked square
  3. Your king or that rook has already moved
  4. Your rook is currently attacked
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Your rook is currently attacked

An attacked rook may still castle! But you can never castle out of, through, or into check — and both pieces must be unmoved.

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

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