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PlatypusCheck
PlatypusCheck
Nov 25, 2020
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I am black in this position and i could not castle queens side. Why? I didnt move the king or the rook and im not in check. I could only castle short.

french
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Nov 25, 2020
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#2

because of the d1 rook. you cannot castle "through" check.

PlatypusCheck
PlatypusCheck
Nov 25, 2020
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#3

ahh i did not know that grin.png thank you

 

french
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Nov 25, 2020
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#4

no problem.

french
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Nov 25, 2020
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#5

I reccomend you check this out.

https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

french
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Nov 26, 2020
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#6

no it is not.