interpreting analysis - help please

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supermaff

Hi,

I've started analysing my games and learning some good stuff. I don't quite understand the comments such as (-0.65) or (-Mat01) though - can anyone help me with these comments? I'm assuming it is something to do with relative strength of my position?

Thanks

Supermaff

mkchan2951

(-0.65) and the other are the software's way of showing the relative strength of the position (-mat01) means black mates in 1, (mat01) means white mates in 1.

generally a minus sign denotes black and a + denotes white. the nos. such as (-0.65) are taken relative to the value of a pawn (which is 1) so if you're losing by (9.00) then ur practically losing by a queen.

 +- denotes decisive adv to white and -+ denotes decisive to black.

a + with a - underneath denotes clear adv to white and a - with + under denotes clear adv to black.

a + with an = sign under means minor adv to white and a = with + under means minor adv to black

and = sign means equal game

! means good move, !! means excellent, usually game winning move.

? bad move, ?? blunder

!? interesting move, ?! dubious move or inaccuracy.

the rest isn't that relevent

supermaff

Awesome - very helpful! Thanks manikcharan! :)