I would prefer 0-0-0 :-)

Batteries are strategic decisions. An old chess saying goes: "It's very practical, but just not tactical!" (refering to batteries) However, many tacticians overlook the advantage batteries can create. This is why I believe that positional players will eventually dominate chess.

Batteries r useful at times

To HoK: so would i!

White would not want to castle, because in the endgame the king is better placed in the center.

Creating a battery has always proven a useful technique.