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Also known as R, castle, tower, marquess, rector, comes, Rook (chess)
chess piece
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A rook is a chess piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines across any number of unobstructed squares horizontally or vertically. It is one of the most powerful pieces in chess because of its ability to control long distances on the board, making it valuable for both attacking and defending.
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