Time Controls
What is a fast chess in chess?
- Clock
- Practical
- Time
Fast chess is a clock-management term: a form of chess in which both sides are given less time to make their moves than under the normal tournament time controls. The practical skill is choosing moves that fit the clock without ignoring tactics.
What to look for on the board
- Clock pressure.
- Whether increment changes risk.
- Simple moves that keep control.
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