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How many squares does the king move when castling?

Two.

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Why: In castling the king moves two squares toward a rook, which jumps over it.

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Castling: the king takes two steps and the rook hops!
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Answer: Two. In castling the king moves two squares toward a rook, which jumps over it.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    moving the king two squares toward either rook
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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