Speed chess

Hi - does anyone agree that the 3-day limit on moves is both good and bad? Good, because it gives us all time to fit a game in around our schedules. Bad, because you don't always have a fluent, focused game. I wonder if speed chess, or a game where you have no more than five minutes to make a move, might be a good option to choose? Any thoughts, anyone?    

Both have their individual attributes and I don't see any reason why you should need to select one or the other - you can do both!

I love 5 min blitz on FICS. It can be a great rush and gets that adrenalin pumping in time scrambles. Plus with your opponent having less time to calculate, often the door will open for some amazing sacrificial combinations  - which are a great pleasure when they come off. The clock adds a dimension to the game and a whole new set of skills and tricks need to be learnt.

 Correspondence chess can be seen as more of a learning exercise and an unhurried way of enjoying the game. I do agree that the lack of continuity can detract from the experience but in blitz the greater frequency of blunders and the fact that you can lose on time can detract too.

I think both have pretty good pros and cons. I don't always want to end up worrying about chess while I'm busy or occupied with something else. (Also, sorry for the necropost if thats against the rules here, just wanted to say something)

Speed chess is good for experienced players. It's like skittles. I wouldn't call it good for learning. Longer time controls are better for the chess soul!

Like me I like to play Freestyle 960 chess much more than standard chess. So I would enjoy skittles 960 like an experienced player would. But deep down I know I won't improve.

Conclusion is to start yourself a 960 like minded community. Start a daily 960 tournament BAM!