'Castling' is related to which of the following sports?

Question

'Castling' is related to which of the following sports?

1. A. Chess (Correct answer)
2. B. Billiards
3. C. Tennis
4. D. Table tennis

Correct Answer

Option A — Chess

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Chess.

Key Points

• Castling is a special move in chess involving the king and a rook — the only move that shifts two pieces at once.
• It improves the king's safety while developing the rook.

Additional Information

• Castling is the only chess move that shifts two pieces at once, and the only one where the king travels two squares.
• It is illegal if the king or the chosen rook has already moved, if the king is in check, or if it would pass through or land on an attacked square.
• Other terms from the same sport worth knowing: checkmate, stalemate, en passant, fianchetto and zugzwang.
• India's chess milestones: Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian Grandmaster in 1988, and D. Gukesh became the youngest undisputed world champion in 2024.