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The main field of action for the Queen is the side on which the opponent has castled.

From Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership by Lasker, Edward

P-Q4, his intention is to move his pawn further to Q5 as soon as Black has castled, and then to attack on the King's wing with QKt-Q2-B1-K3, P-KKt4 and Kt-B5.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.

PxP, then Black need no longer fear an attack on the King's side after he has castled, as his Rooks will have a favourable opportunity for operating on the open Queen's file.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.

Diagram 3 shows a position in which White has castled on the Queen's side, and Black on the King's side.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.

If a player has castled illegally, Rook and King must be moved back, and the King must make another move, if there is a legal one.

From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.