Time Controls
What is a sudden death in chess?
- Clock
- Practical
- Time
Sudden death is a clock-management term: the most straightforward time control for a chess game: each player has a fixed amount of time available to make all moves. 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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