Castling

Step 1

Castling moves two pieces at once: the king steps two squares toward a rook, and the rook jumps to the king's other side. It tucks the king away and brings the rook into play.

Step 2

White castles on the king's side; Black castles on the queen's side.

The moves: 1. O-O O-O-O

Step 3

White to play: castle on the king's side (move the king two squares).

White to move.

Step 4

Castling is not allowed if the king or that rook has moved before, if the king is in check, or if the king would pass through or land on an attacked square.

Step 5

Can White castle here?

1. No: the king is in check
2. Yes, on either side
3. Only on the queen's side