answersLogoWhite

0

What is the backdoor move in chess?

Updated: 10/25/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Best Answer

The backdoor move is playing either h3 or h6 after kingside castling. By doing this, you give your king a "backdoor", so he can't become trapped in the back rank by his own pawns.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the backdoor move in chess?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is a bad move in chess called?

A bad move in chess is called a "blunder".


Can you skip in chess?

You can not skip your move in chess. You always have to move when it is your turn. If you have no legal moves in chess and it is your turn, the game is a stalemate.


Is there a rainbow move in chess?

No.


What is the move called when you switch the queen and bishop in chess?

This is not a legal chess move in keeping with the rules of chess . You may be thinking of Castling ~ see related link below .


Do you get another move after castling in chess?

No. Castling counts as a move.


What is a chess turn called?

A turn in chess is known as a "Move" ~ see related link below for a list of chess terms .


What is a black knight in chess?

A chess piece which can move in an "L" formation that is on the black team.


If you are in checkmate in chess on Harry Potter then which piece can you move?

You can move your mum


What is the function of the bishop in chess?

A bishop in Chess can move diagonally in any direction as the path is not obstructed by another piece.


Can people copy you in chess?

Yes , there are no rules in the game of chess prohibiting the duplication of a move by an opponent .


Is there a chess move Father's Day mate?

no there is not.


In chess can white undo their first move?

no