That makes sense, but 45|45 is a great option to have. Also I'd much rather have 30/15 or 30/30 than 30/0. If they replaced that it would be even better.
Chess.com ADMINS 45/45 ?? 30/30 !!
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nmtwain....just to appease you, I have posted in the blog you suggested. I am sure it will not make any difference at all and the admins will most likely not even respond. But I appreciate that you even had the samrts enough to pay attention to this thread because it impacts every member on this site. I would guess 80% of players play blitz chess so not too many players are concerned about 30/30 or 45/45. But me and my friends online all prefer a longer game like 30 minutes and 30/30 would be a perfect default setting for people who like 30 minute games. None of my friends are interested in 45/45. Maybe a 45 minute default, but not 45/45. I still don't understand why the admins can't add this default and very quickly they can determine which default is preferred by the players. They still have the option of keeping both, so what is the point of not adding it. I need to spend more time playing, and less time posting about something very simple to add.
I believe that 45/45 live chess would be way too slow for experienced players . 45/45 may be O.K. for inexperienced players or people new to this chess site .
30/30 would be a definite improvement on 30 minute live games . It would give some extra time for 30 min. players , without making the game too long . I think a 30/15 or 30/ 10 game might also be an alternative for 30 min. game. It would give 30 min. players just a little time so as to eliminate the 'clock ' factor decding the game .
I find 30|0 to be fine for normal live games. I think 45|45 is kind of pointless most of the time. The only time I used a really long time control is when I want a serious game against a friend, but even then I set it to 90|0, so we can delve into a deeper analysis.
EDGARVARESE wrote:
I believe that 45/45 live chess would be way too slow for experienced players . 45/45 may be O.K. for inexperienced players or people new to this chess site .
30/30 would be a definite improvement on 30 minute live games . It would give some extra time for 30 min. players , without making the game too long . I think a 30/15 or 30/ 10 game might also be an alternative for 30 min. game. It would give 30 min. players just a little time so as to eliminate the 'clock ' factor decding the game .
I agree 100% that 30/15 or 30/10 should be great defaut setting for people who prefer 30 minute games. Why the admins of this site would add a 45/45, and not take into consideration all the players who prefer 30 minute games by adding a simple 30 minute default with a time control makes zero sense. We are not asking to get rid of 45/45, but asking to have one additonal default setting that would satisfy a larger majority of players.
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My guess is the admins/owners are waiting for chess.com version 3 and we will see a 30/30, 30/15 or 30/10 time control. After giving this much thought, I would prefer 30/15, but all members should voice their opinion to let the admins know which game they would prefer.
30|15 would probably be my choice too, because the whole point is to not ruin endgames, not necessarily to increase the overall time. I would play much more often if they offered that instead of 30|0. Although I would also take 30|30 over 30|0 by far.
DrCheckevertim wrote:
30|15 would probably be my choice too, because the whole point is to not ruin endgames, not necessarily to increase the overall time. I would play much more often if they offered that instead of 30|0. Although I would also take 30|30 over 30|0 by far.
Thanks for your support on this simple programming default for 30 minute games that would take 2 minutes to be programmed.
I just hope the admins read these posts. Here is a two new links you can chime in on regarding 30 minute games with a time controls:
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/please-vote-3030-3015-or-3010-in-version-3 GENERAL FORUM
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/suggestions/3030-3015-or-3010-in-version-3 PREMIUM MEMBER FORUM
Anttjuan wrote:
Wait, so why isn't anyone mentioning the "custom" tab where you can create your own timing? Thus, you can choose to play 30/30 or any other time control that you wish. Or is there a reason this is overlooked?
The reason is that when new players from around the world login to play, they have to pick from a default setting. I don't think there is a single player who prefers 30 minute games that would really be upset if a 30/15 default game was added or replaced the 30 minute game as a time control only makes the game more interesting.
I like 45 | 45 because it is closer to "true" standard chess. I am not a "guru" I have played in one novice chess tournament before. The experience of a game that could last 2hr or more is much different than blitz or bullet. I am glad to have the option to play a time control online that more closeley resembles a club or tournament game, thanks! :)
45/45 is nice, but 30/15 would also be great for online live play. There's something missing when you go from 45/45 to 30/0.
short = 5min and below
long = 45/45
medium = 30/15
DrCheckevertim wrote:
45/45 is nice, but 30/15 would also be great for online live play. There's something missing when you go from 45/45 to 30/0.
short = 5min and below
long = 45/45
medium = 30/15
I AGREE with the DR {
30/30 should absolutely be a standard for online play (personally I think 25/30 is enough), at least for people like me (i don't like rapid play). 45/45 is too slow, this way games may easily last more than 3 hours.
They still haven't added it? Wow. Good job chess.com, you really listen to your users and make logical choices
To get big strong pools with many players we can't have so many options. It was 8 options before, now it is 10. The players are spreading out too much with all this options and it's harder to get quality chess.
I do believe that in hinsight 30 0 was good as the longest time choice.