castling

Example Sentences

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It looks at first as if Nepo will have trouble finding a place for his king, but it turns out to be perfectly safe after castling long.

From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2023

She saved the best for last, castling Kate Cross with another beauty: full and turning just enough to beat the edge as the batter aimed a shot through the leg side.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2022

In his new book, “Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020,” Rushdie attempts to perform a defensive castling move.

From New York Times • May 24, 2021

Broad hoops an inswinging yorker at Smith, nearly castling him.

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2019

P-QKt3 before castling, Black exchanges pawns and checks with the Queen.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.