Chess Notation
Learn how to read and write chess moves. Algebraic notation is the universal language of chess and the prerequisite for studying any opening, tactic, or endgame book.
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Each square has a name: a letter (a-h) for the column, a number (1-8) for the row. What is the name of the green square?
Positions
Each piece has a letter: K=King, Q=Queen, R=Rook, B=Bishop, N=Knight. A move is written as the piece letter + destination square. How is this knight move written?
How is this bishop move written?
Pawns are special: no piece letter, just the destination square. How is this pawn move written?
Captures use 'x' between the piece letter and the square. How do you write: Bishop captures on f7?
#Write this knight move
#Write this bishop move
#Write this rook move
#Write: Knight captures on e5
Write the Answer
#What is the name of the green square?
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