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Read it. See it. Find the move.

1. Read: the rook moves in straight lines

A rook moves along a rank or file. It can travel any distance until another piece blocks the way. If the first piece in its path belongs to your opponent, the rook can capture it.

Look for undefended pieces on the same rank or file as your rook. In these examples, a black pawn is waiting on an open file.

2. Watch the capture

Use Next to see how White’s rook captures the pawn on a6.

Moves and score
[Event "Sample: a rook capture"]
[SetUp "1"]
[FEN "4k3/8/p7/8/8/8/8/R3K3 w Q - 0 1"]
{White can win the undefended pawn on a6. Follow the rook along the open file.} 1. Rxa6 {The rook travels in a straight line and captures the pawn.} *

3. Your turn

White to move. Use your rook to capture the undefended pawn.

Choose the piece, then its destination. You can also use arrow keys and Enter. Guest practice is temporary and does not save course progress.

Moves and score