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What does algebraic notation Qg5 mean?

Queen moves to g5.

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  1. Pawn moves to g5
  2. Queen moves to g5 ✔
  3. King moves to g5

Why: In algebraic notation, Q means queen and g5 is the destination square.

Huh, didn't know that: In algebraic notation, Q means queen and g5 is the destination square.

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Qg5: the queen has a new address!
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Answer: Queen moves to g5. In algebraic notation, Q means queen and g5 is the destination square.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    Qg5 means "queen moves to g5"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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