Blindfold ChessDark Squares vs Lichess: Blindfold Training ComparedBlindfold chess compresses calculation and concentration into minutes of daily practice. Two platforms often come up for this work: Dark Squares and L…Antoine Tamano·Feb 17, 2026·8 min read
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Chess training appsDark Squares vs Chess.com: Which Platform Is Better?Choosing a chess platform is tough when options look similar on the surface. Chess.com has one of the largest user bases in chess and offers a variety…Antoine Tamano·Feb 11, 2026·7 min read
Blindfold Chess9 Essential Blindfold Chess Exercises for Every LevelMagnus Carlsen has spoken in numerous interviews about practicing blindfold chess from a young age, a habit he credits for his extraordinary board vis…Antoine Tamano·Feb 10, 2026·12 min read
Blindfold ChessSquare Colors Training: Essential Blindfold Chess DrillCan you name the color of e4 with your eyes closed? In blindfold chess, that single skill separates clarity from confusion. Most players calculate wel…Antoine·Feb 9, 2026·7 min read
NewsJudit Polgar Netflix Documentary: Inside the Chess LegendAs a twelve-year-old in 1988, Judit Polgar helped Hungary win team gold at the Thessaloniki Olympiad, scoring 12½/13 on board two. She went on to repe…Antoine Tamano·Feb 6, 2026·8 min read
Blindfold ChessThe Mental Benefits of Blindfold Chess: A Science-Backed Deep DiveThe benefits of blindfold chess start with how chess masters build a large domain-specific pattern library through years of deliberate practice. That…Antoine·Feb 4, 2026·11 min read
Chess training apps5 Best Blindfold Chess Apps in 2026: Tested and ComparedThis guide reviews the top 5 blindfold chess apps to help you build visualization skills. You will see which app matches your level, which features ac…Antoine·Jan 30, 2026·8 min read
NewsCarlsen vs Nakamura Blindfold 2026: Lessons from the MatchTwo super-grandmasters played a full game without seeing a single square. Could you keep an entire position in your head for an entire game? This reca…Antoine·Jan 29, 2026·9 min read
