Find the square
A square name appears – tap that square. Calmly or against the clock.
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First steps
Squares & moves
Every square has a name: a letter for the file and a number for the rank. Once you know the names, you can read moves, follow lessons and replay games.
How squares get their names
- The letters a to h name the files – the columns, from left to right as White sees the board.
- The numbers 1 to 8 name the ranks – the rows, counted from White’s side.
- A square is its letter and its number: e4 is where file e meets rank 4.
Trainers
Name the square
Name the marked square by selecting or typing.
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Read and replay moves
Find squares · Introduction
Every square has a letter from a to h and a number from 1 to 8.
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Read moves · First steps
A pawn move names only its destination. Other pieces add a piece letter first.
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Captures, checks and castling
An x means capture, + means check and # means mate. A pawn capture starts with its original file.
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Read precisely: origin and promotion
If identical pieces can reach the same square, notation adds the starting file, rank or both.
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Name moves
The two marked squares show the move that was played. Choose its notation.
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Short move sequences
A move list alternates White and Black. The number refers to White’s move and Black’s reply.
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Replay openings · 1
Read three complete sequences, playing both sides.
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Replay openings · 2
Read three complete sequences, playing both sides.
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