Also known as: =+, =/+, Black slight advantage

An evaluation symbol showing a small Black advantage in a position that remains close to balanced.

Explanation

The symbol means that Black stands slightly better. The assessment leans toward Black, but the difference remains small and the position is still close to .

The slight edge may come from activity, space, healthier pawns, better king safety, or a small material difference. The symbol summarizes the whole position and sets neither an exact score nor a universal engine threshold.

In PGN, ⩱ corresponds to $15. The text alternatives =+ and =/+ are used when the typographic symbol is unavailable.

⩱ is weaker than , which gives Black a moderate advantage. The mirrored sign ⩲ gives White a slight edge.

Common confusions

⩱ versus ∓

⩱ is a small edge; ∓ is a clearer Black advantage.

⩱ versus =

= favors neither side; ⩱ gives Black a small preference.

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