The CASTLING rule is quite hard to understand. This quiz will help you find out whether you really know the rules.

If you haven't already done so, go through our CASTLING lesson first. This will help you get the right answers.

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Question 1. It's White's move. Can he castle? a) Yes b) No

Question 2. It's Black's move. If he castles on the Queen Side how many squares does his King move? a) Two b) Three

Question 3. It's White's move. Can he castle on the King Side? a) Yes b) No

Question 4. It's White's move. Can he castle on the Queen Side? a) Yes b) No

Question 5. It's Black's move. Can he castle on the King Side? a) Yes b) No

Question 6. It's Black's move. Can he castle on the Queen Side? a) Yes b) No

Question 7. My dad says you can't castle if you've been in check. a) Perfectly true! b) That's a load of rubbish!

Question 8. Guess what? You can't castle to get out of check. a) He's right, you know. b) He doesn't know what he's talking about!

Question 9. Is it true that you can't castle if your King crosses over a square that would leave him in check? a) That's quite correct! b) That's not true!

Question 10. My friend says your King and Rook change places when you castle. a) Of course they do! b) Oh no they don't!

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