| Filename extension |
.pgn |
|---|---|
| Internet media type |
application/vnd.chess-pgn |
| Developed by | Steven J. Edwards |
| Initial release | 1993 |
| Type of format | Chess game record |
Portable Game Notation (PGN) is a standard plain text format for recording chess games (both the moves and related data), which can be read by humans and is also supported by most chess software.