The Rook

Explanation

The rook is a powerful piece that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically. It is particularly effective in open files and ranks.

Value

A rook is worth 5 points.

Moves

• The rook can move any number of squares horizontally or vertically.
• The rook cannot jump over other pieces.
• The rook captures by moving to the square occupied by an opponent's piece.

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Example of Moves