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The many life paths available to a pawn (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/anarchychess@sopuli.xyz

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[–] Neato@ttrpg.network 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I never understood what the Rook was supposed to represent. Everything else has a rough analog to actual battle. But castle towers are notable non-mobile.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Originally, the rook symbolized a chariot. The Persian word rokh means chariot, and the corresponding pieces in Oriental chess games such as xiangqi and shogi have names meaning chariot. Persian War Chariots were heavily armoured, carrying a driver and at least one ranged-weapon bearer, such as an archer.

Modern ones are akin to siege towers is my take.