Step Five: Learn About 'Castling' With The King

Castling is a special move that allows movement of both the king and rook. This is the only time that two pieces may be moved in a single turn. To castle, a king is first moved two spaces to the left or right of its original square. The rook that the king moves toward is then moved from its original space to a space adjacent to the king but on the opposite side. Castling is not allowed under the following conditions:

• If either the king or the selected rook has been moved in the game. Both pieces must be in their original places on the board.
• If there are pieces between the king and the rook. The space must be entirely open without any intervening pieces.
• If the king is in check, or if castling would move the king through any spaces that would put it in check.

Back To Learn2 Play Chess

Back To Step One: Set Up The Board And Prepare To Play

Back To Step Two: Understand The Basics

Back To Step Three: Study The Pieces And Their Movements

Back To Step Four: Consider Your First Moves

On To Step Six: Memorize The Special Moves Of The Pawn

Skip To Step Seven: Know The Difference Between Check And heckmate

Skip To Step Eight: Learn The Ways To End The Game

Back To The Gaming Guide

This service is produced by Learn2.com, a partner of CBS.com.

©Panmedia. All Rights Reserved