The Rook:
Rooks move in straight lines - either front, back, or to the sideways. As long as there are no pieces blocking the way, a Rook may travel as far as it wishes to. A Rook in value is equal to 5 points - making it the second strongest piece in Chess. Rooks capture the same way they travel. Refer to the diagram on the left to better understand about the movements of the Rook.