Chess notation (algebraic notation) is the standard way to write down every move using a piece letter and the destination square. With notation, games can be recorded, replayed, and studied.
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How to read it
- Every square has a name: file letter (a–h) + rank number (1–8), for example e4.
- Piece letters: K = King, Q = Queen, R = Rook, B = Bishop, N = Knight. Pawn moves have no letter.
| Symbol | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| x | capture | exd5, Bxf7 |
| + | check | Qh5+ |
| # | checkmate | Qh4# |
| O-O | kingside castling | O-O |
| O-O-O | queenside castling | O-O-O |
| = | promotion | e8=Q |
N is the knight because K was already taken by the king. The knight has never forgiven him.
