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What is a castling move?

Simply put, castling is a special rule that allows your king to move two spaces to its right or left, while the rook on that side moves to the opposite si...

Which straight is higher?

The highest possible Straight is A-K-Q-J-10 (also called “Broadway”). Straight combinations go all the way down to A-2-3-4-5, which is known as the “Wheel...

Is 1400 good in chess?

Chess players have a tendency to scoff at players rated lower than themselves, but truth be told a 1400 is a pretty good chess player. It’s a typical club...