Dark Squares – Progressive training for blindfold chess mastery

Summary: DarkSquares offers a structured system to develop blindfold chess skills by gradually removing visual cues and increasing exercise complexity. It includes exercises on square colors, coordinates, knight paths, tactical puzzles, and replaying famous games entirely in the mind, with AI opponents at multiple difficulty levels.

What it does

DarkSquares provides progressive exercises starting from basic board knowledge to full blindfold play by fading visual aids from full boards to silhouettes and then no visuals. Users can practice with AI opponents and replay over 150 famous games mentally.

Who it's for

It is designed for chess players seeking to improve their visualization and blindfold chess abilities through structured training.

Why it matters

It addresses the lack of systematic blindfold chess training by offering a step-by-step method that enhances mental visualization and board recall.