Chess Notation Calculator

How to Use the Chess Notation Calculator

The Chess Notation Calculator helps you create and understand algebraic chess notation for moves in a chess game. Follow these steps to generate the notation for a specific chess move.

Step 1: Enter Move Number

• Look for the field labeled Move Number.
• Input the move number. This is required and must be between 1 and 999.
• The move number will appear in the final Full Move Notation.

Step 2: Select the Piece Type

• Find the Piece Type dropdown menu.
• Select the type of piece for the move:
• K for King
• Q for Queen
• R for Rook
• B for Bishop
• N for Knight
• P for Pawn

Step 3: Select Starting Position

• Choose the Starting File where the piece begins:
• Select from a to h.
• Select the Starting Rank. Available options are from 1 to 8.

Step 4: Select Ending Position

• Choose the Ending File for the piece’s new location:
• Select from a to h.
• Select the Ending Rank. Choices are from 1 to 8.

Step 5: Indicate the Move Type

• Identify the Move Type from the dropdown menu:
• Normal Move
• Capture (indicated by x)
• Check (indicated by +)
• Checkmate (indicated by #)
• Castle Kingside (O-O)
• Castle Queenside (O-O-O)

Step 6: Obtain the Algebraic and Full Move Notation

• After entering all the required fields, the Algebraic Notation and Full Move Notation will be generated automatically.
• The algebraic notation combines the piece type, starting position, move type, and ending position.
• The full move notation includes the move number followed by the algebraic notation.

Following these steps will help you input chess moves accurately and understand their representation in standard notation.