Chess Notation - Recording The Positions of Pieces

Recording The Positions of Pieces

Chess pieces
King
Queen
Rook
Bishop
Knight
Pawn

Positions are usually shown as diagrams (images), using the symbols shown here for the pieces.

There is also a notation for recording positions in text format, called the Forsyth–Edwards notation (FEN). This is useful for adjourning a game to resume later or for conveying chess problem positions without a diagram. A position can also be recorded by listing the pieces and the square upon which they reside, e.g. White: Ke1, Rd3, etc.

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