Learn Chess Notation - The Language of Chess! How to Read & Write Chess Moves! Basics for Beginners

In this video, we will learn chess notation, which is basically the language of chess. We will discuss how to read, write and talk about chess. I will also show you how to write chess moves & we will also cover all chessboard basics. This is a very basic yet important video for beginners & kids who have just started playing chess. Algebraic Chess Notation is the standard method of writing down moves and this is how you will see it in popular chess books, magazines, online chess games and apps. Learning chess notation is very important because this is how you will be recording & notating your moves in chess tournaments. I would suggest you watch by 'How to Play Chess' video as well since it will help you understanding the basics rules & regulations of chess.
To Learn the Basic Rules of Chess, Watch my 'How to Play Chess' Tutorial Here - • How to Play Chess: Rul...
Learn Chess Notation in Just 11 minutes. Click on the timestamps below to jump directly to a specific topic:
0:00 Chess Notation - Importance and Basics
0:31 Concept of Files and Ranks on the Chess Board
1:04 Naming the Squares on the Chessboard
1:41 Naming Chess Pieces
2:17 Notating Chess Moves
3:57 Notation for Capture Moves in Chess
4:37 Notation for Pawn Promotion in Chess
5:15 Notating a Check
5:58 Notating a Checkmate
6:37 Notation for Castling in Chess
7:00 Notation for En Passant in Chess
7:33 How to Notate Moves when Identical Pieces can move to the Same Square
10:38 Chess Notation Test
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To Learn the Rules of Chess, Watch my 'How to Play Chess' Tutorial Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jYinuOm8x3rrs Video Timestamps: 0:20 Chess Notation - Importance and Basics 0:51 Concept of Files and Ranks on the Chess Board 1:24 Naming the Squares on the Chessboard 2:01 Naming Chess Pieces 2:37 Notating Chess Moves 4:17 Notation for Capture Moves in Chess 4:57 Notation for Pawn Promotion in Chess 5:35 Notating a Check 6:18 Notating a Checkmate 6:57 Notation for Castling in Chess 7:20 Notation for En Passant in Chess 7:53 How to Notate Moves when Identical Pieces can move to the Same Square 10:58 Chess Notation Test

[@mvphaneendra5637]

N4xf6#

[@Manik_khanna]

N4xf6#

[@kidstalk7]

The answer to the puzzle : N4xf6#

[@ramanraja2505]

@@Manik_khanna it is also a checkmate

[@fadzriz]

N4xf6#

[@kristofelkinwibowo7319]

*Chess Answer :* N4xf6# *Explanation :* 'N' is for the knight. We can't use 'e' because knight on e8 is also there. '4' is where the rank of the knight is. 'x' is for the capture symbol. 'f6' is the place where the knight's destination. '#' is for the checkmate symbol. Hope it helps! 😀

[@beeobee5723]

I also think so

[@fezan173]

@@justaheart9932 You're kiddin' right?

[@abhinandanmehra7765]

Sir I have a question here kindly look over bishop at g7 king can capture that bishop as it can move leftwards so I think this would be a condition for check not checkmate. I may be wrong as I have started chess yesterday kindly look over my query and give accurate solution for it

[@nivaskumar9022]

@@abhinandanmehra7765 knight e8 is a defender for that bishop so it is a checkmate.

[@manojmohite1509]

@@nivaskumar9022 Yes Nivas Kumar you are right

[@sagnikpaul2221]

Answer:- N4×f6# I love how our Jitendra sir simplifies the topic and teaches so perfectly. There can be no one who cannot understand Chess notation after watching this video.

[@The_Commandblock]

why you say where the knight was, i mean if you capture with the other knight its not longer a mate cuz black can capture the bishop

[@thelegend1264]

@@The_Commandblock if you are talking about the black rook at a7 capturing the white bishop at g7, that doesn't put the King out of check so it's not a legal move

[@The_Commandblock]

@@thelegend1264 but the Black King could capture the the white bishop and put himself out of check

[@thelegend1264]

@@The_Commandblock there is a white knight at e8 guarding the white bishop, again not possible for black king to capture white bishop.

[@The_Commandblock]

@@thelegend1264 but if you capture with the knight thats guarding the bishop the knight is no longer protecting the bishop so its not mate

[@Who0.03]

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[@moonlight-hb5df]

Same

[@ananyajha1211]

N4xf6# Explanation: - There are two knights on the same file so we should define this one by rank. - Since it’s a capture we have to add ‘x’ - We shall mention the destiny square as well which is ‘f6’ - Now at the end, we should also add the ‘#’ since it’s a checkmate

[@AyantikaD-ql4kt]

Isn't it just a 'check' and not a 'checkmate'?

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I never really understood chess notations but this video made it clear and easy to grasp. Thank you.

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Really amazing explanation.I am too much good in playing.But I never understand this concept of word using.But by this single video each and every point get cleared easily.

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I played chess for years (just playing against my siblings) but never knew how to read notation so this was a great help😁(i mean this channel was great help especialy for beginners)

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yups

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There is no given (N) row

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You did not told Ne4×f6#

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Thank you soo much....I understood

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You're welcome, Tanmay! Glad you liked it :)

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N4xf6#..this will be the notation.. Thnx sir for helping me as it was not clear to me.

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[@AmberRathour366]

The answer is N4xf6#. Thanks for teaching the notations.

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[@juhisingh7801]

N4xf6# N for knight 4 for the rank since we have two knights on same file and a small x for capture and f6 for the destination square hash for the mate.

[@The_Commandblock]

why you say the rank where the knight was, i mean if you capture with the other knight its not longer a mate cuz black can capture the bishop

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Beautifully explain. Thank you.

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He does that,u have to be a member of this channel for it tho

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It should be for everyone . Not for only his members .

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Then there will be more subscribers in his channel and this channel will be more popular .

[@pianoguy9300]

The answer is N4xf6#. To those who don't understand: Two knights are on the same file so we use the rank. Then it is also a capture. Next we note the position. Last, it is a checkmate. I am a BIG fan of your vids. Hope this vid teaches tons of people.

[@The_Commandblock]

why you say the rank where the knight was, i mean if you capture with the other knight its not longer a mate cuz black can capture the bishop

[@MUIDYLANICE]

@@The_Commandblock if people have to try and figure out what you meant in your notation you notated it wrongly

[@The_Commandblock]

@@MUIDYLANICE if you capture with the other knight the Black King could capture the the white bishop and put himself out of check

[@MUIDYLANICE]

@@The_Commandblock did you even read what I said? I didn’t disagree with that

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This is very helpful. Thank you so much. 😊

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This was very well explained and simplified for a beginner like myself. Thanks !! Just subscribed .

[@ChessTalk]

Glad you liked it. Welcome to the channel :)

[@Daniele.Rossini]

I think the right notation for the move is N4xf6# I have a question doe... what do you type if the game ends with a stalemate? Thank you nice vid!

[@kingsley.]

Checkmate: 31. b4 hxg1=Q# 0-1 Stalemate: 22. Nd5 Be4 (nothing) 1/2-1/2

[@kingsley.]

two years late

[@shashankthapak8846]

The answer N4×f6#. Great video bro. Please make a video on sacrifices.

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Best video about chess notation.

[@inkbythebarrelandpaperbyth6905]

Thank you!

[@zoomerguyyt]

The puzzle notation is N4xf6# N for knight 4 for the rank that the knight is in x is for the capture of the pawn f6 is the destination square # is mate because the bishop covers h8,the knight covers g8 and h7,the pawn guards g6 and the other knight on e8 is guarding the bishop

[@roneden3293]

Great presentation. Simple, step-by-step, easy to follow and pleasant to watch. Thank you for the effort. I give you A+++

[@ChessTalk]

Thanks Ron, glad you found it useful :)

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@@ChessTalksir but what will we write for double check?🤔I have learnt it when I went for coaching but this video remembered a lot. Thanks for the video🥰

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I like this channel because you give a puzzle. thanks i am selected for regional chess competition

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Thank you so much

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Legends are correct

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Damn legend says truth

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Damn that is fucking painful

[@terrifictamal]

Great Tutorial sir. Even I am aware now the notations for the last two cases. Cool video. The solution to your question is: N4xf6

[@zehearnwestview860]

Sorry you forgot # it is a checkmate too

[@The_Commandblock]

why you say the rank where the knight was, i mean if you capture with the other knight its not longer a mate cuz black can capture the bishop

[@rpprr]

Great explanation.

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[@mrpranadheer7528]

I hit the thumbsup button before watching the video... Fantastic video bro... Solution : N4×f6#

[@FRXGFA]

It should be Ne4xf6

[@LeventK]

@@FRXGFA no.

[@reshmadutta7511]

@@FRXGFA no

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@@LeventK you are wrong....

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Same

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What? How can someone become a grandmaster in just a year?

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Thanks for chess notation simplification

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Wow , never this early

[@kapi0088]

Answer: N4xf6# The ,,N" stands for the knight The ,,4" stands for the 4 rank because the second knight is on the same file (e file) ,,x" stands for capture because knight captured the pawn ,,f6" stands for the destination of the knight ,,#" stands for checkmate because white managed to checkmate black😉 Did I get it right?🙃

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[@The_Commandblock]

why you say the rank where the knight was, i mean if you capture with the other knight its not longer a mate cuz black can capture the bishop

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You deserve billions of subscribers for the best chess teacher on KZbin

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tysm for the test

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Sir....we want a video on how to counter "scholar's mate" when Queen starts with "h5 " I will help us a lot to counter and harras our opponent Is there any trap when the player starts with 'h5'?

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Yss

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I have a book about over 500 awesome chess games. The problem? They are recorded in descriptive notation. PK-4.

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Descriptive is actually more enjoyable

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@@felipezamora6559 Kind of, but it is even worse when it is not in English.

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There is a guide on wikipedia on how to read it. (P-K4 master race!)

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PK THUNDER

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Sam Khaldoon lol

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Many thanks

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Thank you Chess talk for teaching me chess

[@agamsharma4189]

Jeetendra sir please tell us the main tricks played by Mikhail tal and Golan .. Chess leaders of different generations.

[@ChessTalk]

Sure, will try to make a video on that soon. Stay tuned :)

[@agamsharma4189]

@@ChessTalk thank you...sir . Golan's endgame is very famous and Mikhail tail's moves..

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I'd say the answer for the last problem is N4×f6# Btw I'm very intrigued of your chess videos as they helped me to be a better player.

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Nexf6# out of allllll the tutorials in the world this is the best one my tournament is in 2 days

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Sir are you a CA by profession?

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