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Blindfold Chess Trainer

Progressive exercises to master blindfold chess

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Play with voice

Play with voice

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Speak your moves, fully hands-free blindfold chess

Board

Board

Square Colors

Square Colors

1 min
Same Color

Same Color

1 min
Coordinate Finder

Coordinate Finder

1 min
Diagonals

Diagonals

1 min
Quadrant Mastery

Quadrant Mastery

1 min
Gap Counting

Gap CountingNew

5 questions
Pieces

Pieces

Knight

Knight

1 min
Bishop

Bishop

1 min
Knight Maze

Knight Maze

5 puzzles
Bishop Maze

Bishop Maze

5 puzzles
Attack Detection

Attack Detection

1 min
Attack Relations

Attack Relations

5 rounds
Knight's Tour

Knight's TourNew

5-15 min
Memory

Memory

Position Memory

Position Memory

5 rounds
Position Reconstruction

Position Reconstruction

5 rounds
Memorize & Solve

Memorize & Solve

5 puzzles
Move Sequences

Move SequencesNew

5 questions
Famous Games

Famous Games

10-20 min
Rated Puzzles

Rated Puzzles

Visualization Puzzles

Visualization Puzzles

∞
Tactical Puzzles

Tactical Puzzles

∞
Endgame Training

Endgame Training

5-10 min
Play vs AI

Play vs AI

20+ min

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About this training

How the 7-level blindfold chess trainer works

Each level isolates one skill and hands it to the next: square colors (level 1) and coordinates (level 2) anchor the mental board, piece movement drills (level 3) teach you to move across it without looking, position memory (level 4) holds full positions in your head, blindfold puzzles (level 5) make you calculate on the hidden board, limited-visibility games (level 6) remove the pieces gradually, and full blindfold play (level 7) puts you against Stockfish with nothing on the screen. Fifteen minutes a day is enough: most players reach their first full blindfold game in 2 to 4 months. The blindfold chess guide explains the method behind the ladder, and the guided journey walks you through it step by step.

What is free and what is Pro

Levels 1 to 3 are free with unlimited exercises, and no account is needed to start. A free account adds saved progress, streaks, XP, and the leaderboard. A one-time Pro Lifetime purchase unlocks levels 4 to 7, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games, and endgame drills. There is no subscription.

Frequently asked questions

Is the blindfold chess trainer free?

Levels 1 to 3 (square colors, coordinates, piece movement) are free with unlimited exercises, and no account is needed to start. A one-time Pro Lifetime purchase unlocks levels 4 to 7: position memory, blindfold puzzles, limited-visibility games, and full blindfold play.

How long until I can play a full blindfold game?

Most players reach their first full blindfold game after 2 to 4 months of daily 15-minute training. The 7-level path builds the skill progressively, so you always train at the edge of your current level.

What should I train first?

Start with square colors and coordinates: they anchor the mental board every other skill relies on. Then follow the guided journey through piece movement, position memory, and blindfold puzzles before attempting full games.

Do I need an account to train?

No. All free exercises work without signing up. A free account adds saved progress, streaks, XP, and the leaderboard.