Time Controls
What is a flag-fall in chess?
- Clock
- Practical
- Time
Flag-fall is a clock-management term: the event when the allotted time of a player has just expired; the player has run out of time. 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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