Part II: Moving the Pieces (Rook)

• The Rook
  

The rook can move horizontally or vertically

Let's take an example, given the rook position on a1, what is the possible move?

The answer is a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8 to move vertically, and b1, c1, d1, e1, f1, g1, h1 to move horizontally.

To capture an opponent's piece, it must be in the path of the rook movement.

Given the rook position on e4, what is the possible captures?

The answer is d4, f4, e3, e5

The rook is feared when there's two rook in the same rank or file, because they can support each other.