Notation refers to any formalized method of recording chess games so they can be replayed and shared later. Common notations include algebraic, figurine algebraic, descriptive, and the digital PGN format. Descriptive notation is considered obsolete, though familiarity with it allows one to read ...
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Why is algebraic notation called algebraic?
How does algebra relate to this chess notation?
Why do they call this chess notation algebraic?
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Does a non-copyrighted scoresheeet exist that I can print out instead of purchasing pre-printed sheets?
Please provide a download link for a scoresheet for recording moves during match-play. I could format my own but why reinvent the wheel? I am happy to provide a sample as an illustration.
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I would like an iPad app for annoting my games
I would like an app for annotating my games and/or replay others' games. Do you have any suggestions?
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Is this case considered an ambiguity or not?
From the answer to my question How are PGN ambiguities handled?:
In the case of ambiguities (multiple pieces of the same type moving to
the same square), the first appropriate disambiguating ...
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What is the origin of descriptive notation?
Algebraic Notation is the modern standard for recording chess games. It is easily human-readable, yet it can be parsed by computers without difficulty.
Descriptive notation predates algebraic ...
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How are PGN ambiguities handled?
How are ambiguities handled when writing the PGN when more than one piece of the same type can move into the same square?:
[FEN "1R4QQ/R1R4Q/8/6pP/5P1P/8/NK1k4/1N1N4 w - g6 0 1"]
Note: White to ...
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Differences between FEN and EPD?
I just read the description of FEN (Forsyth–Edwards Notation) and EPD (Extended Position Description), I have a basic idea of what they are, but I still have some points that are not entirely clear:
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At what time control do you stop recording your moves?
I've been to a 15|2 (Fischer) tournament where it was not necessary to record your moves and I've also played in longer games where it was expected. My question is at what time limit are you no longer ...
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How do I learn to visualize algebraic notation?
So, now based upon the recommendation from this question, How do I learn to understand the middlegame?, I bought how to Reassess Your Chess. It's pretty interesting, but I am struggling some with ...
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Is it common to reverse the rank and file in chess notation?
I was watching an episode of Sesame Street that had to do with playing chess. In a short film, there is a chess master that was going over some moves with school kids and I remember one of the kids ...
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When and why was the notation changed from descriptive to algebraic?
When I was young I used to play chess with the the old form of notation KB (King Bishop square number), even books used to have the same notation, then later found that everyone was using algebraic, ...
