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FEN ↔ Position Converter

Convert between FEN notation and human-readable chess positions. Edit positions interactively!

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FEN to Position
Enter FEN notation to see the position
Position to FEN
Describe the position to get FEN notation

Format:

White/Black Piece on square

Example: White Pawn on e2

Keyboard Shortcuts
Copy FEN:Ctrl+C
Undo:Ctrl+Z
Redo:Ctrl+Y
About FEN Notation

FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) is a standard notation for describing a particular board position in chess.

FEN Components:

  • Piece placement (rank 8 to rank 1)
  • Active color (w or b)
  • Castling availability (KQkq)
  • En passant target square
  • Halfmove clock
  • Fullmove number

Piece Symbols:

  • K/k = King (White/Black)
  • Q/q = Queen
  • R/r = Rook
  • B/b = Bishop
  • N/n = Knight
  • P/p = Pawn