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DarkSquares vs The Bracket Maker

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DarkSquares compared with The Bracket Maker
DetailDarkSquares logo DarkSquares The Bracket Maker
What it doesProgressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games Free NFL playoff bracket maker, predictor, and Super Bowl squares tool
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inFR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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. Not given
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
  • Make playoff picks by clicking teams to choose winners
  • Rename any seed in the bracket
  • Share brackets via URL without accounts
  • Printable NFL playoff brackets
  • Super Bowl squares grid for pools
  • Playoff picture with current standings and seeds
  • Playoff scenarios page for what-if testing
  • Friends playoff pool with leaderboard scoring
  • Load current seeds from public standings
  • Reset to chalk to restore starting seeds
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
  • Completely free with no accounts, paywalls, or clutter
  • Fan-made project built specifically for clean, printable brackets
  • No login required; brackets stay in shared links
  • Seeds load from current public standings automatically
  • Privacy-respecting with no personal data collection
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)26 +1 (up) since last check2 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)230
Citation Flow (Majestic)310
Referring domains (Majestic)450

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