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Which of the following conditions must be true for castling to be allowed in a chess game?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
LLD - Design — Chess Game
Which of the following conditions must be true for castling to be allowed in a chess game?
AThe king is currently in check and moves two squares towards the rook.
BNeither the king nor the rook involved has moved before, and no pieces are between them.
CThe rook has moved once, but the king has not moved.
DThe king moves diagonally two squares towards the rook.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand castling rules

    Castling requires that neither the king nor the rook involved has moved before, and the squares between them are empty.
  2. Step 2: Check king safety conditions

    The king cannot be in check, nor can it pass through or land on a square under attack during castling.
  3. Final Answer:

    Neither the king nor the rook involved has moved before, and no pieces are between them. -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Castling conditions = Neither the king nor the rook involved has moved before, and no pieces are between them. [OK]
Quick Trick: Castling needs unmoved king and rook with clear path [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Allowing castling when king is in check
  • Ignoring if rook has moved
  • Allowing king to move diagonally during castling

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