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What does Extended Position Description (EPD) mean in chess?
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In chess, Extended Position Description (EPD) refers to a Forsyth–Edwards Notation derivative format that contains the position on the chessboard, but not the game. It is primarily used to test chess engines.
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What does Extended Position Description (EPD) mean in chess?
In chess, Extended Position Description (EPD) refers to a Forsyth–Edwards Notation derivative format that contains the position on the chessboard, but not the game. It is primarily used to test chess engines.
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