Recording The Positions of 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.
Read more about this topic: Chess Notation
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