Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castling
Noun
/ˈkæs.lɪŋ/
Definition
A special move in chess involving the king and a rook.
Examples
- Castling is an important part of chess strategy.
- Many players forget to castle early in the game.
- After castling, the king is often safer behind the pawns.
Meaning
Castling is a strategic move performed in chess that allows a player to move their king to a safer position while simultaneously moving a rook to the same rank as the king. This is the only move in chess where two pieces move at the same time.
Synonyms
- None
