I like it as a visual reminder that it's getting close to panic time.
I know what you mean though. I was playing OTB and this guy's digital clock suddenly started displaying tenths of a second. Out of the corner of your eye it looks like the clock is flashing and going crazy and is really distracting.
But online I'm used to it. Maybe you'll get used to it too? Definitely better than suddenly running out of time without knowing you were low.
Hi All,
This is regarding the time counter having the fraction of a second when the time goes below 20 sec in blitz. I think the fraction of a second counter makes the player feel the time is running out quicker than it actually is. I have made blunders due to this and have noticed my opponents too frequently blunder when there is time to make atleast a sensible move. See the example position. I have 17 seconds on my clock but due to the fast moving counter i made the blunder of not taking his unprotected queen !!
Can we just do away with the fraction of a second counter please?? It is serving no one on this site.