# Blindfold Chess 5x5 — Minimalistic chess challenge

> Minimalistic chess challenge (iPhone/iPad app by Golmium.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess-5x5/id1460575949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Golmium](https://appshunter.io/developer/887238485)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess-5x5/id1460575949/reviews.md

## What is Blindfold Chess 5x5?

Blindfold chess tests not only one's chess prowess but also mental acuity and agility, even when playing this simplified, modern variant of the classic game. Played on a 5 x 5 board with fewer pieces (one rook, knight, bishop, and five pawns), each game can be completed in minutes. The castling and pawn double-moves are not allowed.

There are multiple levels of difficulty available, and the game can also be played in the standard, non-blindfold mode. This fast-paced version is a perfect adaptation of the timeless classic, catering to our fast-paced world.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 6.0 — 2025-10-23

Improved distribution of game difficulty across levels
Support for Dark Mode added

### 5.3 — 2024-09-15

Settings GUI improved
New app icon

### 5.0 — 2023-12-10

No release notes.

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