Notation and standards
Moves and comments
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!
Level: BasicAn annotation stating that the commentator considers a move good.
!!
Level: BasicA strong praise annotation for a move considered exceptional.
?
Level: BasicAn annotation stating that the commentator considers a move bad or mistaken.
??
Level: BasicAn annotation marking a blunder or an extremely poor move.
!?
Level: BasicAn annotation for an interesting or speculative move whose quality remains uncertain.
?!
Level: BasicAn annotation for a questionable move that is probably inferior but not necessarily disastrous.
Better-is annotation symbol
Level: IntermediateThe ⌓ sign introduces an alternative that the annotator considers better than the move or line under discussion.
Only-move annotation symbol
Level: IntermediateThe □ square marks a move the annotator considers the only reasonable choice in the position.
With-the-idea annotation symbol
Level: IntermediateThe triangle △ introduces the intention or continuation that explains the purpose of a move.
Theoretical-novelty annotation symbol
Level: IntermediateThe letter N marks a move presented as new within the known theory of an opening.
Endgame annotation symbol
Level: AdvancedThe ⊥ sign indicates that a variation enters an endgame or that the analysis refers to that phase.