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What does artificial castling mean in chess?

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Artificial castling: 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.

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What does artificial castling mean in chess?

Artificial castling: 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.

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