What is pgn2fen?

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The pgn2fen application is a handy command line tool that helps you convert PGN files into FEN or EPD format. This is super useful if you're into chess and want to analyze positions quickly!

What Does pgn2fen Do?

With pgn2fen, you can easily process a PGN file and get every position you encounter in a neat format. It’s perfect for players looking to study their games or create databases of chess positions.

How to Use pgn2fen

Using pgn2fen is straightforward! Here’s the basic command structure:

pgn2fen [-e] [-w|-b] [-v] [-l]

Options You Can Use

• -e: Outputs the positions as EPD instead of the default FEN.


• -w: Only shows positions where it’s White's turn to move.


• -b: Only shows positions where Black is to move.


• -v: Includes variations in the output; by default, it only shows the main line.


• -l: Includes leaf nodes, meaning no premature moves in EPD.


• -s: Parses just one game from your PGN file.

If you're ready to try it out, check out this link for more details: Download pgn2fen here!

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