Should I castle on the same side as my opponent?

Should I castle on the same side as my opponent? No matter what color you are playing, your king is often safer if you castle on the same side as your opponent. This prevents him from launching a pawn storm. Castling on opposite sides of the board makes for an exciting game. Black can use this tactic to attack the white king if white castles early.

No matter what color you are playing, your king is often safer if you castle on the same side as your opponent. This prevents him from launching a pawn storm. Castling on opposite sides of the board makes for an exciting game. Black can use this tactic to attack the white king if white castles early.