Rule: The rook (♖,♜) moves in straight lines.

Here's a screenshot of the rook's move:

Lichess' tutorial: Bring the Rook to the star

CAPTURE

You can capture enemy pieces by moving the rook to their location.

Lichess tutorial: Rook captures pawns

PROTECTION

Identify the enemy pieces that's attacking your rook. Defend your rook by keeping it safe.

Lichess tutorial: Rook escapes Bishop's threat

COMBAT

Capture the enemy pieces but don't lose your rook.

Lichess tutorial: Rook captures pawn & defends it

CHECK THE KING

Move the rook to the location of your opponent's king to check it.

Lichess tutorial: Rook checks the enemy king

These are some of the basic moves that you need to know when you're using the rook. Learn chess by playing it online at Lichess.org.