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Blindfold Chess

Hello,
I gives myself the challenge to play a blindfold chess game!
I want to know if there is a method to learn playing blindfold.
Thank you,
Stijn_B
Blindfold chess is quite tricky. I have played it a few times against significantly lower rated players (Including Stockfish level 1). I won, but I found it very difficult and not very fun. So I don't recommend blindfold chess unless you are confident in your abilities and really want to show off.

That being said, if you really want to get good at blindfold chess you have to gain a really good understanding of coordinates and board envisioning. You can do this with the coordinates trainer on lichess. Then I recommend trying a few practice blindfold games using the blindfold mode on lichess against Stockfish level 1. It is really important in these games to concentrate on every position regardless of how well you know what move you want to play. If you are just playing a blindfold game without thinking you will quickly lose your position.

If you are getting lost after just a few moves in these blindfold games, then maybe you need more experience in chess and should be training that more. The better you are at chess, the better you will be at blindfold chess.
Good luck. I blunder pieces while i see,then if i am blind help!!

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