Blindfold Chess : History, Psychology, Techniqu... Apr 2026

: Research by Alfred Binet and others shows that blindfold masters do not necessarily have better general memory; their success comes from "chunking" (recognizing patterns) and a deep understanding of board geometry.

: The first recorded instance was by Sa'id bin Jubair (665–714) in the Middle East. In Europe, it gained popularity as a way for masters to handicap themselves against weaker players or display superior skill. Blindfold chess : history, psychology, techniqu...

: In 1930, the USSR officially banned simultaneous blindfold exhibitions, deeming them a serious health hazard due to the extreme mental strain. Techniques : Research by Alfred Binet and others shows