DarkSquares helps you master blindfold chess through a progressive training system. Start with fundamentals like square colors and coordinates, then advance to knight paths, tactical puzzles, and replaying famous games (Morphy, Kasparov, Carlsen) entirely in your head. The app gradually removes visual cues — from full board to silhouettes to complete blindfold. Play against AI at multiple difficulty levels without ever seeing the pieces. Available on web, iOS, and Android.
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Hey everyone! 👋
I built DarkSquares after realizing there was no structured way to train blindfold chess. Most resources just say "practice more" — not very helpful.
So I created a progressive system that actually works: start with the basics (which square is d4? what color is f7?) and gradually build up to playing entire games without seeing the board.
The key insight was removing visual cues step by step: full board → piece silhouettes → colored disks → nothing. Your brain adapts naturally.
A few highlights:
- 15+ exercise types targeting different visualization skills
- 150+ famous games to replay in your head (Morphy, Kasparov, Carlsen...)
- Play against AI from beginner to master level — completely blind
- Track progress with quests and achievements
Free tier is fully usable, Pro unlocks all famous games and removes limits.
Would love your feedback — what visualization skills do you struggle with most?