Time Controls
What is a TC in chess?
- Clock
- Practical
- Time
TC is a chess abbreviation. In practical terms, it refers to an abbreviation for time control. If you see it in a database, book, or tournament page, treat it as shorthand and check the surrounding context.
What to look for on the board
- Clock pressure.
- Whether increment changes risk.
- Simple moves that keep control.
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