Right Fourth File Rook

In shogi, Right Fourth File Rook (右四間飛車 migi shikenbisha) is a Static Rook opening in which the rook is positioned on the fourth file if played by Black or the sixth file if played by White.

Right Fourth File Rook formation
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Typically, Right Fourth File Rook develops the right silver into a Reclining Silver attacking structure.

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