Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares

Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares

Voice Play & Vision Training

16 ratings
4 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 10, 2026
  • August 30, 2026

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Sharpen your chess visualization with progressive exercises and AI challenges. Track your progress with an XP system, achievements, and leaderboards. Play against an AI engine without seeing the board.

Progressive visualization exercises
Blindfold chess puzzles
AI opponent without board view
XP system and achievements
Leaderboards and puzzle rating
Multi-language support
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What's New in Blindfold Chess

2.7.23

August 30, 2026

- Portuguese voice play now runs on a recognition model built for chess: say the columns by their letter names ("bê quatro"), spelling alfa, bravo is no longer required, and "meia" is understood for six - The sound of a piece landing or a keystroke is no longer turned into a move, and when b, d and g are too close to call, the app asks for the column instead of guessing - The "which column?" question is now spoken in your chosen voice, no more synthetic voice mid-game - The visualization exercise is now played on the board: tap the square where you know your piece stands and its destinations light up - Long-press a square to mark it with a ring, and the mascot now keeps you company while screens load

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User reviews

Really good app but needs a couple improvements

This is an amazing app for visualization with a very nice UI reminiscent of duolingo, there are just two minor improvements I think it could benefit from 1. In the position recall exercises, it repeats the positions pretty often, I don’t know how large the bank of positions are but it definitely needs to be increased I’m not sure if other exercises have this issue because I have not done all of them but this makes the position recall almost unplayable after a few rounds 2. I think the bank of historical games should be turned into a test where after seeing the game it tests you on what was played and when, it seems like this was the original intention so hopefully it is a feature soon, thank you.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words and the precise feedback! You were right about Position Memory: every new session drew from the whole bank again, so positions came back far too soon. The next update fixes it: you will see every position before any repeat, and each level grows to 400 positions. A famous games quiz, where you replay the moves from memory, also ships in that update. Thanks for helping make DarkSquares better!

Bonne application

Bonne application pour progresser 👍🏻

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Really good app for improving visualisation.

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FAQ

What is Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares?

Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares is a mobile application designed to enhance chess players' visualization abilities through a variety of training exercises and AI challenges. It allows users to play chess without seeing the board, focusing on mental acuity.

How does Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares work?

The app offers progressive exercises covering board fundamentals, piece movement, and tactical puzzles. Users can also play against an AI engine in blindfold mode, with adjustable difficulty levels and piece display options.

What are the free features of Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares?

The free version of Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares provides access to 5 exercises per day and allows for 3 games per day. This offers a good introduction to the app's training capabilities.

What does the Pro version of Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares offer?

The Pro version unlocks unlimited training sessions, access to all difficulty levels, and all available exercises. This is ideal for users who want to fully immerse themselves in the training program.

Does Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares have multiplayer?

The current description focuses on single-player training and AI play. There is no mention of direct multiplayer or online chess matches against other users within the app.

How often is Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares updated?

The app was last updated on March 24, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect ongoing improvements and potentially new features based on this update frequency.

What languages does Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares support?

Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Hindi, making it accessible to a global audience of chess players.

Is Blindfold Chess - DarkSquares suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app includes 'Board Fundamentals' exercises that cover square colors, coordinates, and quadrants, making it suitable for beginners looking to learn chess basics and improve visualization.