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invigorate

Only 1 F in Uckfield

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12 Mar 05

invigorate

Only 1 F in Uckfield

Buxted UK

Joined: 27 Feb 02
Moves: 257458

12 Mar 05

I know you shouldn't comment on current games, but I wish to castle in game 1007013 (move 14) and can't! I've not been in check or moved either piece and I won't be moving into check either. After 38,500 moves I should understand why I can't do it.

Regards
Stupid

David Tebb

Joined: 26 May 02
Moves: 72546

12 Mar 05

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Originally posted by invigorate
I know you shouldn't comment on current games, but I wish to castle in game 1007013 (move 14) and can't! I've not been in check or moved either piece and I won't be moving into check either. After 38,500 moves I should understand why I can't do it.

Regards
Stupid

This is covered in the FAQ help files on castling: http://www.timeforchess.com/help/index.php?help=castling

"The king will not move through a square being attacked"

In order to castle, the king is not allowed to pass through any squares attacked by the opponent. In this situation, your opponent's queen prevents you castling.

~~skeeter~~

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Syver Yurt TC

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12 Mar 05

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Game 1007013

invigorate

Only 1 F in Uckfield

Buxted UK

Joined: 27 Feb 02
Moves: 257458

12 Mar 05

Thank you David and Skeeter

thire

Xebite

in front of you

Joined: 06 Jan 03
Moves: 17467

12 Mar 05

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but you can castle!
queenside, but not kingside.
The rook may "castle" over a square attaced by another piece.

oups, I just saw that I am too late... so, perhaps you can castle next move 😉
th

position in Game 1007013 after white moved 14 times: