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Castling early can improve your king's safety from "summary" of The Mammoth Book of Chess by Graham Burgess

One of the key strategies in chess is to ensure the safety of your king. Castling is a move that can significantly contribute to the protection of your king. By castling early in the game, you are able to quickly place your king in a secure position behind a wall of pawns. This can help shield your king from immediate threats and potential attacks from your opponent. When you castle early, you are also able to connect your rooks, which can be advantageous in the middle and endgame phases of the game. Connected rooks can work together to...
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    The Mammoth Book of Chess

    Graham Burgess

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