If you can - play 3-4 rapid games daily. And try to analyze them with stronger player.
How bad is Blitz as a beginner?

If you can - play 3-4 rapid games daily. And try to analyze them with stronger player.

Blitz isn’t evil, but it’s junk food for beginners. Stick to rapid and slow games to build good habits and understanding.


Started playing chess three weeks ago. I am playing Blitz(5min) and rapid games(10min) and I feel as if Blitz doesn't help me at all. My rapid games feel better, more controlled.
Is there any benefit to playing Blitz as a total noob?
3 weeks after learning is quite soon.
I didn't play my first blitz game until I had already been playing chess for several years ...
Started playing chess three weeks ago. I am playing Blitz(5min) and rapid games(10min) and I feel as if Blitz doesn't help me at all. My rapid games feel better, more controlled.
Is there any benefit to playing Blitz as a total noob?