Chessforsharks Editorial Team
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What Are The Different Chess Time Controls?
Ever wonder why some chess games seem to fly by while others drag on for what seems like hours? The time control is the reason. As a chess player, the time control is one of the most important things to understand before you start a game The time control refers to the amount of time…
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…
