2nd Kyū

Guide for 2nd Kyū

This app has a practice mode called Position Memory. You memorize a given position within a time limit — say 30 seconds or a minute — and then try to reproduce it on an empty board.

If you have not tried it yet, start with the tutorial first.

It trains the pattern-recognition ability that is so important in blindfold chess.

To begin, try a board with 10 pieces on it.


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