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what is d4? e5? nf3? what does all this mean?

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andrewbel1
Nov 30, 2016
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I am looking at some chess openiong moves and all the sites keep mentioning these "number letter" combinations. how do I find "nf3" on a chess board for example?
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toiyabe
Nov 30, 2016
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Modern Algebraic notation:

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B=Bishop

N=Knight

R=Rook

K=King

Q=Queen

Pawn moves are indicated by the square they move to, such as "1.e4".  

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macer75
Nov 30, 2016
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#3

It's a code that weirdos use to communicate with aliens.

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HKPradil
Dec 26, 2020
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#4

Are you crazy maker? It’s actually algebraic notation in chess!

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Hudlack
Mar 1, 2023
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#5

Why for the knight is the letter N ? Why?

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Clockwork_Nemesis
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Mar 1, 2023
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#6
Because K is for King and a knight is not a king?
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eric0022
Mar 1, 2023
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Hudlack wrote:

Why for the knight is the letter N ? Why?

 

You can't use K to represent two different pieces.

 

The king has been reserved for K, so the knight can no longer use the letter K.

 

"Knight" sounds like "night", so N is used.