1. Standard memberExy
    Damn fine Clan!
    Account suspended
    Joined
    03 Sep '03
    Moves
    72459
    22 Apr '04 21:08
    I was taught that you coudln't castle once you've been checked. I am sure this is the case but for some reason RHP doesn't work that way. Did I dream this rule or what?
  2. Donation!~TONY~!
    1...c5!
    Your Kingside
    Joined
    28 Sep '01
    Moves
    40665
    22 Apr '04 21:25
    You prolly have it half right. If you MOVE YOUR KING out of check then it's no good. But if you block it with a piece or capture it, then you can still castle. You can't however castle OUT of check, so you must move your king(no castling), block it, or capture the checking piece. An example, for instance is if let's say you check your opponent with a bishop and he blocks with a pawn and you of course move the bishop back. Now he may castle. 😀
  3. Joined
    27 Nov '03
    Moves
    8802
    22 Apr '04 21:26
    Originally posted by Exy
    I was taught that you coudln't castle once you've been checked. I am sure this is the case but for some reason RHP doesn't work that way. Did I dream this rule or what?
    That is not correct. You can castle provided that

    1. neither your king nor the relevant rook has moved during the game
    2. your king is not in check
    3. your king will not be in check after you have castled
    4. when castling your king does not cross a square that is attacked

    🙂
  4. Standard memberExy
    Damn fine Clan!
    Account suspended
    Joined
    03 Sep '03
    Moves
    72459
    22 Apr '04 21:34
    Thanks for that - I'm going to change my opening gambit in future!
  5. SubscriberRuss
    RHP Code Monkey
    RHP HQ
    Joined
    21 Feb '01
    Moves
    2396
    22 Apr '04 22:45
    http://www.redhotpawn.com/help/index.php?help=castling

    -Russ
Back to Top

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.I Agree