# Blind Chess

> Train chess without looking the board - Blindfold practice with Stockfish

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.linapps.blindchess](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.linapps.blindchess)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.linapps.blindchess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Linapps Technology
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 631
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-30
- **First published:** 2026-03-14
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 111 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linapps.blindchess)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://maixuanlinh.github.io/blind-chess-policy/](https://maixuanlinh.github.io/blind-chess-policy/)

## Description

Blind Chess is a focused training game for players who want to improve board visualization, memory, and calculation without relying on a visible board.<br><br>Play blindfold chess against local Stockfish bots with multiple strength levels, start a new session in seconds, or continue a saved game from the dashboard. You can also jump into custom study positions with FEN or import PGN games and keep training from the resulting position.<br><br>Features:<br>• Local Stockfish opponents with multiple difficulty levels<br>• Quick dashboard for new games, resume, and game history<br>• Start from custom FEN positions<br>• Import PGN games for review and training<br>• Save and resume practice sessions<br>• Spoken move cues for a blindfold-friendly experience<br>• Clean, minimal interface built for deliberate practice<br><br>Blind Chess is designed to make blindfold training simple: less setup, less clutter, and more focus on visualization and recall.

## Rankings

- #1,303,651 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.linapps.blindchess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.linapps.blindchess)