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Basic empty chessboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
To insert this chessboard template into a BGA wiki page, simply type {{chessboard}} when editing the page, or alternatively copy one of the examples below.
Note: Game Help pages (e.g. 'GameHelpChess') also display on BGA's Rules Summary pages e.g. https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=chess under HOW TO PLAY? > See More > RULES SUMMARY
Empty board template:
{{chessboard
| a8= | b8= | c8= | d8= | e8= | f8= | g8= | h8=
| a7= | b7= | c7= | d7= | e7= | f7= | g7= | h7=
| a6= | b6= | c6= | d6= | e6= | f6= | g6= | h6=
| a5= | b5= | c5= | d5= | e5= | f5= | g5= | h5=
| a4= | b4= | c4= | d4= | e4= | f4= | g4= | h4=
| a3= | b3= | c3= | d3= | e3= | f3= | g3= | h3=
| a2= | b2= | c2= | d2= | e2= | f2= | g2= | h2=
| a1= | b1= | c1= | d1= | e1= | f1= | g1= | h1=
}}
| Parameter | Default value | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
hideNotation
|
[A-H][1-8]
|
{{chessboard | hideNotation=}}
|
optional: hide algebraic notation |
notationBorder
|
20px
|
{{chessboard | notationBorder=30px}}
|
optional: specify the size of the algebraic notation border |
squareSize
|
45px
|
{{chessboard | squareSize=50px}}
|
optional: specify the square dimensions |
lightSquareColour
|
#fff
|
{{chessboard | lightSquareColour=#fee}}
|
optional: specify the light square colour |
darkSquareColour
|
#ddd
|
{{chessboard | darkSquareColour=#dcc}}
|
optional: specify the dark square colour |
a8
|
{{emptySquare}}
|
{{chessboard | a8={{blackRook}}}}
|
optional: place an image in any square using:
where |
highlighta8
|
null
|
{{chessboard | highlighta8=red}}
|
optional: highlight any square using:
where e.g. |
Chess starting position
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
{{chessboard | lightSquareColour=#efe | darkSquareColour=#cdc
| a8={{blackRook}} | b8={{blackKnight}}| c8={{blackBishop}}| d8={{blackQueen}} | e8={{blackKing}} | f8={{blackBishop}}| g8={{blackKnight}}| h8={{blackRook}}
| a7={{blackPawn}} | b7={{blackPawn}} | c7={{blackPawn}} | d7={{blackPawn}} | e7={{blackPawn}} | f7={{blackPawn}} | g7={{blackPawn}} | h7={{blackPawn}}
| a6= | b6= | c6= | d6= | e6= | f6= | g6= | h6=
| a5= | b5= | c5= | d5= | e5= | f5= | g5= | h5=
| a4= | b4= | c4= | d4= | e4= | f4= | g4= | h4=
| a3= | b3= | c3= | d3= | e3= | f3= | g3= | h3=
| a2={{whitePawn}} | b2={{whitePawn}} | c2={{whitePawn}} | d2={{whitePawn}} | e2={{whitePawn}} | f2={{whitePawn}} | g2={{whitePawn}} | h2={{whitePawn}}
| a1={{whiteRook}} | b1={{whiteKnight}}| c1={{whiteBishop}}| d1={{whiteQueen}} | e1={{whiteKing}} | f1={{whiteBishop}}| g1={{whiteKnight}}| h1={{whiteRook}}
}}