Blindfold chess
Learn to keep the position in mind, one small step at a time: the squares first, then short move sequences, then a whole game typed with the board hidden.
The path
3 stepsStart with square colors. When a step feels comfortable, move on. Reveal and reread whenever you need to; helped answers are counted separately.
Start with 2 full moves.
How to practise
Try a short round, check your errors, then add a little more difficulty. You do not need a photographic picture: remembering how the pieces stand in relation to each other is useful too. Move on to longer sequences when you can follow the shorter ones comfortably.
This progression draws on ChessDojo’s visualization guide and Chess.com’s introduction to blindfold chess.
Progress resets when you leave or reload. Download a game to keep it.
Play without looking
No clock, a hidden board, and an opponent that leaves room to learn. Type a move, check the preview, and press Enter to play. Take back a move whenever you need to.
A gentle start: your opponent picks random legal moves.