Consider the following statements under FIDE chess rules:
1. A pawn may be promoted to a queen upon reaching the 8th rank, even if the original queen is still on the board.
2. Castling is allowed only if neither the king nor rook has moved, and the king doesn't pass through or into check.
Which of the above statement is/are Correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
1 and 2 both are Correct
Explanation
According to FIDE chess rules, a pawn that reaches the 8th rank can be promoted to any higher piece, including a queen. This is allowed even if the original queen is still on the board, so statement 1 is correct.
Castling is permitted only when neither the king nor the rook involved has moved earlier, the king is not in check, and the king does not pass through or land on a square under attack. Therefore, statement 2 is also correct.
Key Points
• A pawn can be promoted upon reaching the 8th rank.
• More than one queen can exist on the board at the same time.
• Castling requires that neither king nor rook has moved earlier.
• The king cannot pass through or end up in check during castling.
Additional Facts
• FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) governs international chess rules.
• Promotion is a key strategic element in chess.
• Castling is the only move involving two pieces (king and rook) at once.
Important Question
Q: At which rank does a pawn get promoted?
A: 8th rank
Q: Which pieces are involved in castling?
A: King and Rook