SKU: B-000653

Blindfold Chess

Author: Eliot Hearst, John Knott

Condition: In very good condition. The cover has light scuffing, faint crease to front bottom corner, light corner wear. Pages are clean and tidy. No writing. No dog ears. No tears. No marks. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Education & Reference Psychology & Self-Help History

Reference Education Games Chess Game Theory Board Games

Blindfold Chess by Eliot Hearst and John Knott is the first major history of playing without sight, tracing 1,400 years of blindfold simultaneous exhibitions, memory feats, and the psychology behind the board. This 2013 paperback surveys every era from medieval Arab masters to modern grandmasters who juggle dozens of games in their heads.

Written for enthusiasts and scholars alike, the 437-page volume blends biography, education, and game theory, showing how blindfold play sharpened tactics, advanced opening knowledge, and influenced professional development. Leisure readers will enjoy vivid portraits of legends like Philidor, Morphy, and Koltanowski, while coaches find practical training ideas and annotated masterpieces.

The book sits in very good condition: clean pages, tight binding, no writing, marks, or dog ears, only light cover scuffing and a faint front-corner crease. From a smoke-free home, this textbook-quality reference invites young adults and adults to explore puzzles, trivia, and indoor games through the ultimate chess challenge.

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