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7 "Illegal" Chess Moves That Are Actually 100% Legal

NewNov 6, 2026 · ±8:05Watch on YouTube

Seven chess moves that look completely illegal and are 100% legal, plus one bonus rule and three moves that really are illegal. Settle the argument before your next game.

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In this lesson:
• En passant and castling (short and long)
• The rook's loophole and the pinned piece
• Underpromotion and two queens
• The king captures, stalemate, and a lightning round

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