Recognizing the Role of the Rook in Chess. In chess, the rook can move only forward and backward or from side to side â always in a straight line. Each player has two rooks to start a match, and each rook is placed in the back corner on either side of the board, behind the left-most and right-most pawns. Figure 1 shows where the rooks go on the chessboard.
the cost of a first class postage stamp is now 49 cents 3 cents more than before regulators approved the price hike in december and it went into effect sunday many people won t feel the increase right away forever stamps are good for first class postage at whatever the future rate
1 The cost to mail a first class letter is 46 cents for up to one ounce, and each additional ounce adds 20 cents. 2  Large envelopes (flats) that are rectangular and not too rigid or thick are 90 cents for up to one ounce (and 20 cents for each additional ounce).3  Expect to pay 33 cents to mail a postcard.he United States Postal Service increased its rates for first class postage and related services (like insurance) on Jan. 27, 2013. The price of a first class Forever stamp increased to 46 cents from 45 cents.