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→Algebraic
Algebraic is the more commonly used method of notation. [[Image:Chessboardanote.jpg|right]]
Algebraic is the more commonly used method of notation. [[Image:Chessboardanote.jpg|right]]
====The Board====
In algebraic notation, each file is assigned a letter, and each rank is assigned a number. Each square is designated by the letter and number from it's rank and file. a1 is the square in the bottom left corner for the white player.
In algebraic notation, each file is assigned a letter, and each rank is assigned a number. Each square is designated by the letter and number from it's rank and file. a1 is the square in the bottom left corner for the white player.
====The Pieces====
Each piece is designated by it's corresponding letter,
K = King
Q = Queen
R = Rook
B = Bishop
N = Knight
When indicating a pawn move, no letter is used.
===Descriptive===
===Descriptive===