Rules
What is a artificial castling in chess?
- Rules
- Legality
- Result
Artificial castling is a rules concept: also known as castling by hand. Refers to a maneuver of several separate moves by the king and by a rook where they end up as if they had castled. In a game, verify the exact rule before making assumptions, because one detail can change the result.
What to look for on the board
- Whether the move is legal.
- Whether the rule changes the result.
- Whether a special case applies.
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