Rules
What is a castling short in chess?
- Rules
- Legality
- Result
Castling short means castling kingside. It is the most common way to get the king safer and connect the rooks.
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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