Chess rules · beginner
How the Rook Moves
The rook moves in straight lines: up, down, left or right, as far as it likes.
touch_appLearn it by doing: read the short explanation, then play it on the board.
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The rule
The rook moves in straight lines along files and ranks, any number of squares. It can't jump over pieces. Rooks are strong: worth about 5 pawns.
Practise it
- The rook: The rook moves in straight lines: up, down, left or right, as far as it likes.
Tips
- Go straight up, then across.