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castling

/ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun, verb (transitive)

    A chess move where the king moves two squares towards a rook on the same rank, and then the rook moves to the square over which the king crossed. Castling is only allowed under certain conditions, such as neither piece involved has moved before, the squares between the king and rook are unoccupied, and there is no piece between the king and the rook on the destination square.

    - "After checking the position of the pieces, the grandmaster announced that he would castle."
    - "Castling is an essential tactical move in chess that can protect the king and bring a rook into the game."
Synonyms

castellate , incastellate , fortify
Variants
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castle , castled , castles , castling
Etymology
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The origin of the term 'castling' is not definitively known. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term 'descasteler,' meaning 'to dismantle a castle,' due to the strategic significance of the move in protecting the king.

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  1. Castling is the only move in chess where two pieces move at the same time.

  2. The term 'castling' is also used in other games, such as shogi and xiangqi, but the rules and conditions for the move may differ.

  3. In some rare cases, castling can result in a checkmate, making it an even more valuable strategic move.

Related Concepts
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  1. En passant: A chess move where a pawn can capture an opponent's pawn that has moved two squares from its starting position, as if the opponent's pawn had only moved one square. This move can be made only on the very next move and only if the capturing pawn moves to the square over which the opponent's pawn passed.

  2. Echelon: A tactical formation in chess where pieces are arranged in a diagonal or slanting line, with each piece supporting and protecting the one in front of it. This formation is often used to create a strong defensive position.

Culture
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Castling is a fundamental move in the game of chess and has been studied extensively by chess players and scholars. It is often used as a strategic move to bring a rook into the game while also protecting the king. Castling has been depicted in various works of art and literature, including in the famous painting 'The Chess Game' by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

How to Memorize "castling"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize castling, visualize the king moving two squares towards the rook, and the rook moving to the square over which the king crossed.
    - Imagine the pieces moving in a smooth, coordinated motion to execute the castling move.

  2. associate

    - Associate the castling move with the image of a king and rook sitting on the same rank and file, with the king two squares closer to the rook.
    - Think of the castling move as a way to bring a rook into the game and protect the king.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'King to Rook, Rook to Square,' to remember the order of moves in castling.
    - Create a mental image of a castle, with the king as the main tower and the rook as the defensive wall, to help remember the significance of the castling move.

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