Chess ImprovementChess Visualization Problems: How to Overcome ThemMost players hit a wall trying to see moves ahead, then blame talent. Yet studies, training logs, and elite habits show visualization improves with pr…Antoine Tamano·Feb 14, 2026·9 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 LevelIntroduction Magnus Carlsen has spoken in numerous interviews about practicing blindfold chess from a young age, a habit he credits for his extraordin…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
Blindfold ChessBlindfold Chess Training Plan: Structured Daily RegimenIntroduction Grandmasters play full blindfold exhibitions. Timur Gareyev holds the Guinness record at 48 simultaneous games, set in Las Vegas in 2016.…Antoine·Feb 6, 2026·9 min read
Chess ImprovementChess Memory Techniques: Train Your Brain Like a MasterIntroduction Most chess players can calculate two moves ahead. Visualizing five or six moves often feels like reading in a dark room. That fog is not…Antoine·Feb 5, 2026·10 min read
Blindfold ChessThe Mental Benefits of Blindfold Chess: A Science-Backed Deep DiveIntroduction Chess masters build a large domain-specific pattern library through years of deliberate practice. That is not superior general memory. It…Antoine·Feb 4, 2026·10 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 37 moves? This recap of t…Antoine·Jan 29, 2026·9 min read
