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white Rook (H1) Value: 5 pts

White's King's Rook (h1)

The white kingside rook starting on h1. Slides to f1/e1 after kingside castling.

Starting Square: H1

Piece Color: white

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Start Square: h1
Native File: h-File
Native Rank: Rank 1

Tactical Role & Opening Profile

The h1 rook is White's primary kingside attacking heavy piece, activating immediately after kingside castling.

Primary Target Squares & Tactical Horizons

Target F1 Target E1 Target H4

Featured Opening Roles

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