ROOK How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these rook tutorials to learn all about rook with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Use ranging rook tactics on the chess-like game Shogi, Move the rook, bishop, and queen in a game of chess, and Use a rook & two pawns against a rook in endgame chess.

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How to use ranging rook tactics on the chess-like game Shogi

Use ranging rook tactics on the chess-like game Shogi

Do you like chess? How about Japanese chess? Aren't there different ...more

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How to move the rook, bishop, and queen in a game of chess

Move the rook, bishop, and queen in a game of chess

This is the very basics to the game of chess. If you know nothing ...more

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How to use a rook & two pawns against a rook in endgame chess

Use a rook & two pawns against a rook in endgame chess

This is a video using the Endgame Simulator. Matt demonstrates some ...more

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How to beat a rook with a queen in chess endgames

Beat a rook with a queen in chess endgames

Watch as Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teaches you how to play chess in this chess video tutorial. This will show you how to use a ...more

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How to win the chess game with an invincible rook

Win the chess game with an invincible rook

Yes, Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk is here to teach you how to play a game of chess. Just watch this chess video tutorial to see how to ...more

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How to fight the rook to get a new queen in endgame chess

Fight the rook to get a new queen in endgame chess

In this 1914 chess game by Holm, White needs to get a new queen with ...more

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How to move the rook in chess

Move the rook in chess

The rook moves straight forward and to the sides. Mastering them could help up your arsenal of tricks to defeat anybody in chess.

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How to play 2 Bs and a rook pawn vs a rook in chess

Play 2 Bs and a rook pawn vs a rook in chess

GM Jesse Kraai explains the position Two Bs (bishops) and a Rook Pawn vs a Rook in chess. This video is an ASX file so it may not play if ...more

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How to play a rook against rook in your chess endgame

Play a rook against rook in your chess endgame

This details how to successfully play a rook against a rook in the ...more

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How to play with rooks and pawns in your chess endgame

Play with rooks and pawns in your chess endgame

This video specifically covers sparring a rook and pawn against a rook ...more

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How to play your rook versus three pawns in a chess endgame

Play your rook versus three pawns in a chess endgame

This ending gives White three pawns against a rook, and one is about ...more

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How to use your rooks to win in the chess endgame

Use your rooks to win in the chess endgame

This video shows a chess game that includes a good rook/king endgame battle, along with a king/pawn walk for promotion. See the moves, and ...more

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How to move a rook, bishop and queen in chess

Move a rook, bishop and queen in chess

Learn the different moves you can do with your Rook, Bishop and Queen when playing chess.

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How to WIn the endgame of chess with two rooks and a knight

WIn the endgame of chess with two rooks and a knight

See a game starting with a king's pawn opening and ending with a ...more

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How to WIn chess by sacrificing your rook

WIn chess by sacrificing your rook

In this game, you'll experience a rook sacrifice ending. Do you want to sacrifice your rook? If not, then don't bother, but if you're ...more

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How to play a rook and king chess endgame

Play a rook and king chess endgame

In this losing game (for Black), is a great example of a rook and king ending, that you beginners can use. Just stay away from old habits. ...more

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How to play the rook and pawn against king in a chess endgame

Play the rook and pawn against king in a chess endgame

This video details and demonstrates how to start trapping the king ...more

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How to use a pawn and rook structure in your chess game

Use a pawn and rook structure in your chess game

Here, you can experience an exciting pawn/rook structure with an ...more

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How to use a queen and bishop rook attack in chess

Use a queen and bishop rook attack in chess

This debriefed game uses a queen/bishop castle attack. See hot to do it, or not do it. Just watch if you're a beginner, because who better ...more

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How to win the chess endgame with a queen, rook, and pawn

Win the chess endgame with a queen, rook, and pawn

Looks at the steps of a tactical game of chess with a few novices ...more

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Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

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