Previous Exercises:
- Exercise 1
- Exercise 2
- Exercise 3
For exercise 4, using the board look at all of the squares controlled by:
- the f1-bishop developed to e2 (place only this bishop on the board)
- the f1-bishop developed to d3, c4, b5
- the f8-bishop developed on e7, d6, c5, b4
- all remaining...
After mastering exercise 1 and exercise 2 you are ready to move on to the third chess board visualization exercise.
Using the board look at all of the squares controlled by:
- a knight on c3
- a knight on f3
- a knight on c6
- a knight on f6
Then, without the use of the board repeat the exercise again...
After repeating exercise 1 for the first 2-3 sessions you can then move on to exercise 2.
Board Visualization Exercise #2
Same concept as in exercise #1 but this time you do not look at the board.
- note where the four knights normally develop
- note where the four bishops normally develop
- note the four...
While many claim that improved board visualization leading to the ability to play blindfold chess is the result of playing chess over a period of time, some people need to work on this ability through a board visualization exercise regimen.
Board visualization training will improve your ability to calculate...