Castling No–no's: Part 1 Worksheet
Use this worksheet to teach your little ones some of the rules guiding how a king can operate across the chess board. The king cannot castle if the king or the rook is not on their starting squares. The king cannot castle if the king or the rook has moved already. The king cannot castle if there is any other piece between the rook and the king. If your child understands these rules, ask them to circle the king and the rook that can castle in the picture.
Required skills:
Students should know the rules for castling in chess to resolve this worksheet. They should understand that the king cannot castle if it or the rook has moved, if any other piece is between it and the rook, or if it is not on its starting square. They should also be able to visually identify which king and rook can be castled in the picture.
