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Is it legal to castle?

Is it legal to castle?

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Neither my rook nor my king have moved in this position, but RHP won't let me castle. Is it a legal move? I don't see why not.

Siskin
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you have moved your rook - 17... Rxh5

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Yes, it should be legal to castle in that position

(edit--- given the assumption that your K and KR haven't moved...)

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Originally posted by Siskin
you have moved your rook - 17... Rxh5
Oh, yeah..............

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