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castling

/ˈkɑːs.lɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈkɑːs.lɪŋ/C1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ход в шахматах, при котором король и ладья меняются местами, обычно для повышения безопасности короля.

A noun referring to a move in chess where the king and a rook are interchanged, typically to improve the king's safety.

  1. Chess moveB2formalsport

    A special move in chess where the king moves two squares towards a rook, and the rook moves to the square the king crossed, used for safety and development.

    ruРокировка

    • Castling is an important defensive move in chess.
    • He performed a kingside castling to protect his king.
    • Beginners often forget that castling is only allowed if neither piece has moved.