What are castles in chess otherwise known as?

Answer 1

The piece that looks like a "castle" is called a "rook".

Answer 2

Castles are also called Rooks by professionals.

Answer 3

A Rook is sometimes called a tower or castle by amateurs of the game.

Answer 4

Another word for the game of Chess is Ashtapada meaning "eight steps". The name was given from the holy saint, Sissa, who was given credit for the invention of the game.

Answer 5

Rook .

Answer 6

rook

Answer 7

Rook .