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LESSON 7 OF 12 · King safety

Two pieces, one safe king

Castling moves the king two squares toward a rook, then places the rook on the square the king crossed. Neither piece may have moved. The path must be empty, and the king cannot castle out of, through, or into check.

A useful habit

Develop your pieces and castle before the center opens.

Your move

Castle kingside by moving the white king from e1 to g1.

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