27 May 07
Originally posted by PhlabibitI prefer algebraic notation, but more extended than only short.
My first book was in descriptive. What a junk system, since the board is different for both players!
I prefer short algebra... right down to ab for a pawn capture rather than axb.
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When a piece is taken, I not only note that with a 'x' but also what piece being taken (unless it is a pawn).
Example: Bd4xQe5 meaning bishop on d4 takes the queen at e5.
The benefit of this is that it is possible to track down moves even backwards. It's not possible with short algebraic. You never know what piece being removed from the board.
27 May 07
Originally posted by FabianFnasNotation means nothing at all to me unless I load it into pgn reader like winboard. I can do it on a table-board, but it's so slow. That is a good idea for working backwards, but I just plug it into winbard and go with it.
I prefer algebraic notation, but more extended than only short.
When a piece is taken, I not only note that with a 'x' but also what piece being taken (unless it is a pawn).
Example: Bd4xQe5 meaning bishop on d4 takes the queen at e5.
The benefit of this is that it is possible to track down moves even backwards. It's not possible with short algebraic. You never know what piece being removed from the board.
Also, I can usually figure out what was on b with a quick scan of my notes. I often end up needing to do this scan-plan when a Knight or Rook could have made a move and I forgot to note what knight or rook moved to or took a square. (happened just the other day with an otb game I loaded)
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