Time Controls
What is a forfeit in chess?
- Clock
- Practical
- Time
Forfeit is a clock-management term: refers to losing the game by breaking rules, by absence or by exceeding the time control (forfeit on 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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