I need help learning how to play blindfolded chess; how do I get started?

Question

For the last week or so, I have been trying to play blindfolded chess. I would really love to learn to visualize the board in my head and I think it would help my game. However, it's really difficult because I'm easily distracted. I need tips and tricks on how I may improve my skill at this particular area of the game. Any help at all would be much appreciated

Answer 1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&clien...

As good a search as any to start.

Answer 2

Unless you have mastered the ordinary non blindfolded chess you are likely wasting your time. If you really want to do it you need to start with an opponent who is not blindfolded and then you can communicate your moves back and forth.