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How to Play Classical Chess
Classical chess is standard chess played at a slower time control. It's the traditional form of chess that emphasizes strategic gameplay and careful planning. For over the board matches, the time control for most of FIDE’s major events is 90 minutes for each player to complete the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for…
How to Play Bullet Chess
Ever wondered how those chess players on the park benches move so fast? They're probably playing bullet chess. In bullet chess, each player usually has less than 3 minutes total to make all their moves. This means no time to deliberate, no time to second guess. Just rapid fire chess at its finest. The most…
How to Play Rapid Chess
Rapid chess is a fast-paced version of chess where each player has just 15 to 30 minutes to complete all their moves. This means that you don't get to have long, drawn-out thinking. The time pressure forces you to rely more on instinct and less on intricate strategy. But that's what makes it fun and…
