How the Chess Rook Moves

Rooks can't hop over other pieces

The Rook can't hop over other pieces. The diagram shows that the white Rook is blocked by the White Pawns, but can capture the Black Pawn. It can't go any further than these pieces.

Index: How the Chess Rook Moves

1. Rooks move on rows and columns
2. Rooks can't hop over other pieces