Castling though check?

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Avatar of tberger

I was under the impression that you were unable to castle if any of the sqares the rook or king had to move through are being attacked. I was playing this game: 



Avatar of bresando

Nope, only the squares which the king crosses while castling (here d8 and c8) must be unattacked. Therefore O-O-O is legal in this position.

Avatar of rooperi

Only the KIng, not the rook. You can even castle if the rook is attacked

Avatar of tberger

Ooooo ok then. Thanks!