x means captures, + means check. So Nxd6+ = knight moves to d6, captures whatever was on that square, and also gives check to the king.
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Strangemover wrote:
x means captures, + means check. So Nxd6+ = knight moves to d6, captures whatever was on that square, and also gives check to the king.
That makes sense. Simple enough. Appreciate the quick reply!
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rrpersson wrote:
Hi,
As I'm new chess I am not familiar with all the terminology and I wonder what "Nxd6+" means.
I know N is for knight and d6 is my position but what's the x and + all about?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Game_Notation#Movetext
Nov 3, 2020
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autobunny wrote:
rrpersson wrote:
Hi,
As I'm new chess I am not familiar with all the terminology and I wonder what "Nxd6+" means.
I know N is for knight and d6 is my position but what's the x and + all about?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Game_Notation#Movetext
Perfect. Thank you!
Hi,
As I'm new chess I am not familiar with all the terminology and I wonder what "Nxd6+" means.
I know N is for knight and d6 is my position but what's the x and + all about?