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The image uses the shape copied from program xBoard, was created by Arvindn and modified by Klin.

The naming is as follows: chess_xyz44.png where

  • x is the piece designation in English algebraic notation (k for king, q for queen, r for rook, b for bishop, n for knight, p for pawn)
  • y is l or d according as the piece is a white (l) piece or a black (d) piece,
  • z is l or d according as the piece stands on a light square or a dark square.

Additionally:

Pawns for other games:

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