Tag: notation

Beyond the silent battle of wits on the board, chess has its own powerful language. This post deconstructs Algebraic Notation, revealing a complete linguistic system with its own vocabulary (K, Q, a1, h8), grammar (Bxf7+), and syntax—a silent script capable of recording the most epic intellectual dramas in history. Its flawless logic and efficiency make it a perfect case study of a purpose-built, non-verbal language.