In algebraic notation , each square has one and only one name ( whether you are looking from White 's side of the board or Black 's ) . Here , moves are written in the format of : initial of piece moved â `` file where it moved â `` rank where it moved . Abbreviated ( or short ) algebraic notation generally records moves in the format `` abbreviation of the piece moved â `` file where it moved â `` rank where it moved . ''