10 Questions
What is the standard method for recording and describing the moves in a game of chess?
Algebraic notation
Who invented an early form of algebraic notation in the 18th century?
Philip Stamma
What was the parallel method of descriptive notation generally used in chess publications until the 1980s?
Descriptive notation
Which international chess governing body no longer recognizes descriptive notation?
FIDE
How is each square on the chess board uniquely identified?
By a letter and a number
How are the vertical columns of squares on the chess board labeled?
a through h
What piece type is identified by an uppercase letter in algebraic notation?
rook
Who invented an early form of algebraic notation in the 18th century?
Philip Stamma
What was the standard method of recording and describing moves in chess publications in English-speaking countries until the 1980s?
Descriptive notation
What is the term 'algebraic notation' considered in relation to the system used in chess literature?
A misnomer
Learn about the history and significance of algebraic notation in the game of chess, from its early development to widespread adoption in chess literature.
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