Can't move king for a set piece game

Can't move king for a set piece game

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B

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28 Aug 06
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05 May 07

Whenever I try to create a set piece game, it won't let me position either King where I want them. Every time I try to move one it says it's an illegal move - even if I castle.

Any ideas?

F

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05 May 07

Originally posted by Beltaine
Whenever I try to create a set piece game, it won't let me position either King where I want them. Every time I try to move one it says it's an illegal move - even if I castle.

Any ideas?
Has it something to do with "Castling Available" option in the "Advance Set Position"?
Or perhaps Who's to move, Black or White at the same page?

B

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05 May 07

All the "castling available" options are ticked as well as "white to move".

JoR
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05 May 07

If the king has moved then castling cannot still be available

B

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05 May 07

Originally posted by John of Reading
If the king has moved then castling cannot still be available
I'm not playing a game - I'm setting one up - I should be able to put the pieces wherever I want.

JoR
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05 May 07
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Yes, when setting up a position, you can put the kings wherever you want. But if you do, you must untick the "castling is available" checkboxes.

B

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05 May 07

Originally posted by John of Reading
Yes, when setting up a position, you can put the kings wherever you want. But if you do, you must untick the "castling is available" checkboxes.
Oh! How odd!

Thank you :o)