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>>    Here is the 24th game in the "other" notation. (I believe the postings
>>    by Ken Thompson were in the algebraic notation. I forget what this
>>    notation is called).
>>
>>     1. P-K4	P-QB4		       22.R-R3	   B-N2
>>     2. N-KB3	P-Q3		       23.B-K3     R-K2
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>This "other" notation is called "inferior."

No, this other notation has been called "English" or "Descriptive"
notation. Serious chess players of English speaking countries should
endeavor to be well versed in both algebraic and descriptive notation.
Although FIDE and our own USCF endorse algebraic, the only "inferior"
notation is that which cannot accurately describe a game. A game in
descriptive, if properly recorded, should pose no difficulties even to
those of another nationality. I think in days past the USCF has tried
to approach the notation issue with undue vigor, going as far as to
promote the sale of algebraically marked chess boards. I oppose this
practice not because I hold algebraic to be inferior, but because ANY
markings on a chess board are objectionable. Algebraic notation has
its merits and I believe it's a great idea to introduce it to those
not initiated in another form of notation, but left-handed people
shouldn't be forced to write right-handed!

                     Pete Stein ( ihnp4!ihlpf!bithead )