Chess notation is used to record moves in chess games and tournaments. It uses symbols to represent pieces and the squares they move to, such as e4 for a pawn moving to the e4 square. Additional symbols provide interpretations of moves like !! for a brilliant move or ? for a bad move. With practice, chess notation becomes natural and allows players to record and review their past games.

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B. Naga Mohan

2. Algebraic notation:

3. About Chess Board

4. Different Notation

5. Score sheet used in tournaments:

6. Interpretations:
chess need some symbols to represent moves
… -Black’s move
!! – brilliant move
! – good move
? – bad move
?? – terrible move
!? – unusual move
?! – dubious move

7. Piece movement:
 e4 - pawn moves from e4 square
Bc4- Bishop moves to c4 square
Kg1- kingmoves to g1 square
Qf8 -Queen moves to f8 square
Ra7 – Rook moves to a7 square
Nf3- knight moves to f3square
Capturing
e*d5 – white pawn on ‘e’ square
captures black pawn on ‘d5’

8. How Chess Notation Works
 All these chess notation rules may look complicated at
first glance and seem like a lot to take in, but after a little
practice, how chess notation works will become natural,
just like a musician reading sheet music.
 Even if you are only playing friendly games, get into the
habit of identifying chess pieces and squares now.
 Aside from anything, it’s always interesting to look back
at games you played long ago – in years to come, you will
wish you had your old games recorded. And by getting into
practice now, you will be able to write down chess notation
like a pro when you are ready to start playing at a club.