PGN and FEN

New to intermediate chess players do wonder what is PGN and FEN formats and how are they used in chess notations and display.

Here is a basic overview and guide for the same

FEN stands for Forsyth-Edwards Notation

Here is the famous chess game between Magnus Carlsen and V. Anand during World Chess Championship in Chennai November 2013.

The variation used is: Semi-Slav Defense: Marshall Gambit.

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