The Dark Squares Podcast

The Dark Squares

Che Martin
A podcast for blind chess players, where we share info, strategies, and advice about playing chess for the visually impaired.
Episode 03: LiChess tutorial part 1
 In this episode, we'll be going over how to use  the totally free web site liChess.org to play chess against an AI opponent or other humans.  The beauty of liChess is that you can play from any device that allows you to browse the web.  This tutorial will get you up and going with liChess, and by the end, you will be all set to play on the site.  Enjoy, and if you have any questions, feel free to email Che Martin at:  [email protected]  
Apr 24, 2021
20 min
Episode 02
 In this episode, Che goes over how to use algebraic notation.  Don't let the term fool you, it just means using letters and numbers to determine which square you are referring to while playing a game.  Here is a link to a web page going over any details you may want to review:   Wikipedia page on algebraic notation    Feel free to email me if you like at:  [email protected]  Stay well.  
Apr 14, 2021
15 min
Episode 1
 In this episode, we'll be going over some basics to get you going as a blind chess player.  Here is a link to the board mentioned in the episode, :  Chess board for the blind on Amazon For questions and suggestions, please email: [email protected] Enjoy and stay well.
Apr 4, 2021
9 min
The Dark Squares Episode 00
 A intro to what this podcast for the blind is all about.
Apr 1, 2021
1 min