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black Rook (H8) Value: 5 pts

Black's King's Rook (h8)

The black kingside rook starting on h8. Slides to f8/e8 after kingside castling.

Starting Square: H8

Piece Color: black

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Start Square: h8
Native File: h-File
Native Rank: Rank 8

Tactical Role & Opening Profile

The h8 rook is White's primary kingside attacking heavy piece, activating immediately after kingside castling.

Primary Target Squares & Tactical Horizons

Target F8 Target E8 Target H5

Featured Opening Roles

  • ▪ Kingside Castling
  • ▪ Open E/F File Domination