I can't remember the last time I played someone who ended with less than 10 minutes. I don't see why they don't just play rapid.
Because there's enough backup time to consult the computer.
That's a sad way to look at things. I think the vast majority of players don't cheat. I sometimes end games with plenty of time to spare where I've only burnt time on what I feel are pivotal moments in the game.
Good point General-Advance. It is of no value to ponder the first 5 to 10 moves if one has the opening memorized. Build time on the clock for later when you need time for those "pivotal moments".
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I'm a beginner, and rapid doesn't offer enough time for me. Since I don't know a lot of opening theory, I spend quite a lot of time in the beginning so I don't fall into traps or lose on exchanges that I didn't think over.
In rapid I either blunder something in the opening, or I loose on time at the end, even though I may have been a few moves away from mate. That isn't too fun for me.
If you're a beginner trying to learn, I think classical is the way to go.
In rapid I either blunder something in the opening, or I loose on time at the end, even though I may have been a few moves away from mate. That isn't too fun for me.
If you're a beginner trying to learn, I think classical is the way to go.
I go fast in classical to build up my time later for serious situations, and in endgame planning and strategies.
I think there's an element of trying to punk your opponent by playing it like blitz and still winning. But if you actually get an interesting position, like mate in 5 or something, then you can take your time a little bit to finish accurately.
and they will blunder and offer a take back
Well, for longer time controls I see the benefits:
1. You can easily skip the opening without much worry
2. using time for pivotal moments in middlegame
3. End games. I would use most of my time that way.
4. I can get up and do something and come back! of course!
1. You can easily skip the opening without much worry
2. using time for pivotal moments in middlegame
3. End games. I would use most of my time that way.
4. I can get up and do something and come back! of course!
Q: "Why do many people behave in this ostensibly stupid way?"
A: "Because many people are stupid."
A: "Because many people are stupid."
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