How to Castle

castling 1


The King moves two squares
to the side it wants to castle.

castling 2

The King moves two squares
to the side it wants to castle.

The Rook moves over
and next to the King.

castling 3

The Rook moves over
and next to the King.


You May Not

Castle out of Check.
castling 4

Castle through the line of Check.
castling 5

Castle into Check.
castling 6


castling 7
Once you have moved your King,
you may not Castle to either side.

castling 8
If you move your Rook,
you may not Castle to that side.

(BUT YOU CAN STILL CASTLE TO THE OTHER SIDE)


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