(Re-posting what I wrote in an earlier thread ... can't find it so retrieved it from my notes.)
Really comes down to where the pieces are most effective. No fixed squares on the board like a treasure map marking X ... you have to figure out what those good squares are by studying the board.
Put it simply, Rooks love these 3 things (they love other stuff too, but these 3 tend to be things they'll really thank you for)
1- open files (that you control or can atleast hold)
- How do I get them there? Move them to open files!
- What if the files are not open? Use pawn breaks to open the files you want.
- What's a pawn break? A pawn push that threatens to trade with a neighboring pawn, usually in order to open a file. Famous break moves right out of the opening include Black's c5! in the Advance French.
- How do I know when to make a pawn break and open a file? Welcome to chess strategy! It takes learning the opening system you are playing to become familiar with the thematic pawn breaks, recognizing imbalances correctly on both sides and a lot of sound judgement usually leads to good pawn breaks. Remember, you never want to play a break move that does more for your opponent than it does for you...so look for good break moves!
- If the file is being contested by both players, you'll often seen rooks double up along the file. (one behind each other)
2 - their opponent's 2nd rank
- how do I get them there? Move them there, assuming they are already in charge of an open file.
- How do they get charge of an open file? (See 1)
3 - doubling up on the opponent's 2nd rank
This means getting both rooks on his 2nd rank. This can often lead to lethal attacks or even be helpful in reaching draws from positions where you are down pawns or even more material.
Well, if these are good for your rook, then by the same token, do *NOT* let your opponent's rooks have fun like this as well.
I am searching for some guidance how I should develop the rooks in general
in the start you have the option to play rook from a1 to e1 and leave one rook on f1. (after castling)
other option would be to place rook f1 to e1 and then rook a1 to d1.
any books that covers this or tips that I could use?