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The Rook

Part of the Fundamentals section of Coddy's Chess journey. Lesson 6 of 46.

The rook moves in straight lines: any distance along its file or its rank, never through another piece. Watch it once, then use it to capture.

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Position 1 of 7
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The starting position.
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