TheTwisting Rook (ひねり飛車hineribisha) opening strategy is characterized by first playing aStatic Rookopening, which then switches to aRanging Rook strategy with the rook positioned in front of one's camp.

Twisting Rook is related to theRook On Pawn opening (縦歩取りtate fudori), which often transitions into Twisting Rook.

One possible aim of Twisting Rook is to achieve an offensive structure similar to the attacking formation used in anIshida opening.

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• Rook on Pawn
• Ranging Rook
• Static Rook

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