3rd Kyū

Combinations like a2 → g8 or e8 → h5 will naturally be memorized through repeated blindfold chess practice. Eventually you'll be able to answer them unconsciously.

The Diagonal Quiz is effective for training this calculation.

If jumping straight into Route Planner is too difficult, warm up here first.

Once you can perform these diagonal and anti-diagonal calculations, maneuvering in blindfold chess becomes much faster — the theory behind this will be covered in a future guide.