I don't play less than 15+15. I can count on one hand how many times I lose by the clock in a given year, and it's pretty much always in a position that's very difficult, where I have, at best, a narrow path to victory and my opponent has far better chances to win.
Losing on time during 10 blitz games with a winning position
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Caesar49bc wrote:
I don't play less than 15+15. I can count on one hand how many times I lose by the clock in a given year, and it's pretty much always in a position that's very difficult, where I have, at best, a narrow path to victory and my opponent has far better chances to win.
Yeah, but how do I get better at shorter time controls? I enjoy all time controls.
No offence to anyone but playing without increment is stupid.
hm
I will not play with an increment.
A time limit is a time limit.
A time limit is a time limit.
Millardevsky wrote:
Hi all,
I have been obtaining winning positions often, only to lose on time while playing 10 minute games. I feel like I am about to break through to gain a bunch of points, but losing on time is killing me!! I don't get into time trouble during longer games. How do I train to play faster? Any suggestions would be great.
Train with 5 mins blitz games!
You wont lose on time in 10 mins!!
it's funny but I almost only play bullet and blitz due probably to a.d.d. but from my extensive trial and error..10 minutes is an eternity to some players. sounds like u r not reconciling the clock in your calculations. Timed games require you play the clock as much as the opponent...both r equally important and the faster the time..the less chance errors kill you.
Millardevsky wrote:
Hi all,
I have been obtaining winning positions often, only to lose on time while playing 10 minute games. I feel like I am about to break through to gain a bunch of points, but losing on time is killing me!! I don't get into time trouble during longer games. How do I train to play faster? Any suggestions would be great.
A rule of thumb is to be able to see your opponent's moves in advance. Rather than using your time to think about position, why not use your opponent's time to think through variants? This way, you will have "more than 10 minutes" on your side.
Tactical knowledge will certainly be a plus as well.
Hi this is really BS man!!!! Here is a good example my time is 12 seconds my opponent time is 2 seconds and I still lose I move fast has I can but dam still lose....this happens to a lot of my games my rating is 1200 now 1050 I only lose on time. And that’s not all.what the heck is going on. Help pls.. I recorded a lot of my games screen record. Not only but when my opponent moves why his is time been add while my is been minus????
Mar 24, 2020
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If you are a new player try to not play blitz too much. It’s something that is fun, but many players believe that it doesn’t teach the player substance and actual knowledge. Definitely not for beginner players.
The way I try not to lose on time is just from experience. Just observe at what move you lost most time thinking. Whether it is beginning, middle or end game. Also check at what type of position you were using more time. Many people have difficulty playing fast in the end when they have many opportunities to checkmate but they aren’t able to see it. So they are waste time on useless moves.
I would look at the time regularly as I play. I also think you spend much less time if you play on something like a modern “smart phone”. As long as it’s not too old and doesn’t slow down the website itself or the chess app. You can make moves much faster with your fingers. Using the mouse at the computer usually makes me lose time just because I have to aim the cursor and piece. Advantage of the big screen is that maybe you can think better if the board is large.
There are also very affordable laptops of any brand which have good touch screen. If you have one, try to use fingers ton the screen to move faster. I do this in my Asus Chromebook. I got somewhat more expensive one that was something like $470-$500, but you can get a cheaper one if it’s for basic tasks or chess.
The way I try not to lose on time is just from experience. Just observe at what move you lost most time thinking. Whether it is beginning, middle or end game. Also check at what type of position you were using more time. Many people have difficulty playing fast in the end when they have many opportunities to checkmate but they aren’t able to see it. So they are waste time on useless moves.
I would look at the time regularly as I play. I also think you spend much less time if you play on something like a modern “smart phone”. As long as it’s not too old and doesn’t slow down the website itself or the chess app. You can make moves much faster with your fingers. Using the mouse at the computer usually makes me lose time just because I have to aim the cursor and piece. Advantage of the big screen is that maybe you can think better if the board is large.
There are also very affordable laptops of any brand which have good touch screen. If you have one, try to use fingers ton the screen to move faster. I do this in my Asus Chromebook. I got somewhat more expensive one that was something like $470-$500, but you can get a cheaper one if it’s for basic tasks or chess.
Hi all,
I have been obtaining winning positions often, only to lose on time while playing 10 minute games. I feel like I am about to break through to gain a bunch of points, but losing on time is killing me!! I don't get into time trouble during longer games. How do I train to play faster? Any suggestions would be great.