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Algebraic notation
Level: BeginnerA system for recording each move with the piece, destination square, and any necessary symbols.
Standard Algebraic Notation
Level: BeginnerA compact system that records a legal move with the piece, destination square, and any information needed to remove ambiguity.
Long Algebraic Notation
Level: BeginnerA form of algebraic notation that normally includes both the origin square and destination square of every move.
Figurine Algebraic Notation
Level: BeginnerA SAN variant that replaces piece letters with small graphical symbols for the king, queen, rook, bishop, and knight.
Coordinate notation
Level: BeginnerA format that writes the origin square first and the destination square second, normally without naming the piece.
Descriptive notation
Level: BeginnerA historical system that names files after the starting pieces and counts ranks from each player's own side.
ICCF numeric notation
Level: BeginnerA four-digit code that represents a move through numeric origin and destination square codes.
Braille chess notation
Level: IntermediateA tactile transcription system for recording and reading chess moves, positions, and commentary in braille.
Smith notation
Level: IntermediateA move format recording origin, destination, and extra data so a game can be traversed backward.