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DarkSquares vs Lost Chapters

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DarkSquares compared with Lost Chapters
DetailDarkSquares logo DarkSquaresLost Chapters logo Lost Chapters
What it doesProgressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games Free digital collectible card game where you pick a historical leader and build a deck to battle in your browser
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Based inFR US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: €0 forever with unlimited exercises, games vs AI, and access to levels 1-3. Pro Lifetime: €39 one-time payment for all 7 levels, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games library, endgame training, and intermediate tactics. Free to play. Packs cost 4,400 gold (earned through play) or 440 gems (premium currency purchased with real money). Gems also purchase the Chronicler's Pass (battle pass) and cosmetics.
Key features
  • 7 progressive training levels from square colors to full blindfold games
  • Unlimited exercises and games against AI
  • Voice-controlled play in 6 languages
  • Progress tracking and achievement system
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Famous grandmaster games to replay blindfolded
  • Endgame training module
  • Multiple board visibility modes
  • Tactical puzzles and exercises
  • Play in web browser on phone, tablet, Chromebook, Mac or PC with no download
  • Choose from six historical Leaders each with passive ability, Command and three Signature cards
  • Build 40-card decks from five colors representing different historical themes
  • Duel against AI on Easy, Normal or Hard difficulty
  • Play against other players in ranked matches or friend rooms
  • Free-for-All mode for 3 to 5 players
  • Draft mode to build fresh decks one card at a time
  • Guided First Chapter campaign teaching game rules
  • Real history sourced from primary and institutional sources
  • Parental controls and spending limits for younger players
What makes it different
  • Systematic progression from fundamentals to blindfold mastery, not just a side effect of puzzle training
  • Free tier is genuinely free with no dark patterns or engagement manipulation
  • One-time €39 lifetime payment with no subscription required
  • Built and maintained by a single indie developer actively improving the product
  • Available across web, iOS, and Android with unified account
  • Real American history integrated into card abilities and deck building, not fictional or fantasy
  • Free to play with no cards sold directly; all cards earnable through gameplay
  • Installable as progressive web app with no download from app stores
  • Recommended for ages 7 and up with built-in parental consent and controls
  • Historical accuracy verified against primary sources with transparent sourcing
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2318
Citation Flow (Majestic)3120
Referring domains (Majestic)4523

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