From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Forsyth–Edwards Notation (FEN) is a standard notation for describing a particular board position of a chess game. The purpose of FEN is to provide all the necessary information to restart a game from a particular position.
Is a fen a wetland?
“Fens are an important and unique wetland type. Fens are peat-forming wetlands that rely on groundwater input and require thousands of years to develop and cannot easily be restored once destroyed. Fens are also hotspots of biodiversity.
Who is the creator of the FEN notation?
Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) describes a Chess Position. It is an one-line ASCII -string. FEN is based on a system created by Scotsman David Forsyth in the 19th century. Steven Edwards specified the FEN standard for computer chess applications as part of the Portable Game Notation.
What does Fen mean in a chess game?
FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) provides all the information needed to describe ONE particular position. It won’t tell you much about what occurred before that point in the game; for instance, it cannot indicate if a draw by threefold repetition might occur.
What do you need to know about PGN and fen?
What are PGN & FEN? PGN (Portable Game Notation) is an easy-to-read format which records both the moves of the game (in standard algebraic notation) and any related data such as the names of the players, the winner/loser, and even the date the game was played. Here is an example taken directly from the chess.com archives:
What is the purpose of the fen system?
The purpose of FEN is to provide all the necessary information to restart a game from a particular position. FEN is based on a system developed by Scottish newspaper journalist David Forsyth. Forsyth’s system became popular in the 19th century; Steven J. Edwards extended it to support use by computers.
