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.FEN File Extension

  • Category: Various data Files

What are .FEN files and how to open them?

Can't open .FEN file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FEN file.

What is a .FEN file extension?

.FEN file extension has been classified as Various data Files.

.FEN is Forsyth-Edwards notation

The fen file extension is related to Forsyth-Edwards Notation format that is used to describe a chess position using ASCII characters.

The format is commonly used in chess programs, but it also acts as an exchange format to solve chess problems.


How to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.fen files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .fen file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .FEN files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FEN files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FEN file format
  2. You need to check the .FEN file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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