castling

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Kf1 Qf6, the loss of castling is not a huge blow to White’s position, but Khamrakulov fails to appreciate the dangers lurking in the position.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 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

Anatoly Karpov, the former world champion, was captured on video castling queen's side illegally, moving the rook before the king.

From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2013

Now he has to prevent White's Knight from moving to B 5, attacking the Queen, but in doing so he weakens his King's position for the purpose of castling on the King's side.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis