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when best to use castle ?

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ValeriaSavoy
Feb 23, 2018
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Hi any one, when is it best to use the castle / rook....happy.png

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IMKeto
Feb 23, 2018
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#2

"Rooks belong on open files."

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aaronprince
Feb 23, 2018
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#3

When to castle is one of the more nuanced problems with openings in my experience. I try to avoid castling until center development has been established, except when aggressive moves by my opponent press the issue. Ideally, I also like to have my queen off the back row when I do castle.

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ValeriaSavoy
Mar 2, 2018
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#4

thanks guys....anymore answers ??? happy.png

 

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Loudcolor
Mar 2, 2018
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#5

Third option don't castle at all; or else postpone it as long as possible as that really keeps them guessing as to where the king will live.