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Forsyth-Edwards notation
File type: Various data file
Files with fen file extension are used by Forsyth-Edwards Notation format. They are mostly used in chess programs.
What is fen file?
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 25, 2017
The fen file extension is related to Forsyth-Edwards Notation format that is used to describe a chess position using ASCII characters.
The format is commonly used in chess programs, but it also acts as an exchange format to solve chess problems.
How to open fen file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.fen files.