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can't castle - won't castle

can't castle - won't castle

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can anyone explain why I cant castle in this game - 329901 - I can't see I'm moving into or out of check... Is there a rule I never learnt?

Game 329901

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Your King cannot cross a square that is under attack. The f1 square is being attacked by the pawn.

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You can not castle through a check either. The pawn on g2 attacts the f1 square that your king would have to cross to castle.

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cheers guys! I've learned something today :-)

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Also, just so you know... your Rook can go through an attack when you castle... just not the King.

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...and just another little rule: You cannot castle to get out of 'Check'