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TechnicalLast Updated: 2026-01-15
FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation)
"A standard notation for describing a particular board position of a chess game."
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Visualizing the Concept
Use the interactive board to explore this position. Understanding FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) is much easier when you can visualize the pieces in action.
Current FEN
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Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) is a standard system for describing a specific board position using a single line of text.
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