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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