What time control to use as a beginner?

I am a complete beginner - I know how each piece moves, as well as the main rules. I've also started watching some videos and doing some puzzles and playing against some bots. However, I want to start playing against real players. Before I get stuck in to this, what would people recommend as a good time control to start out with? 60 minutes seems like it'll be too long, as that's up to 2 hours per game., and I don't think I can dedicate that much time in one block on a regular basis. So would something like 10 minutes be better?

Next question, should I use increments? Or is that just adding unnecessary complication at this stage?

Finally, according to the Time Controls page, a rapid game is longer than 10 minutes, but it also says that a Blitz game can be up to 10 minutes. So if I start a 10 minute game, will that count as a Rapid or Blitz game (i.e. which rating will it affect)?

Thanks.

You have the right idea: use time controls of minimum 10|0 as you start out.  This gives you time to actually think through positions.  If you are up for it, you can even do 15|10 for a decently slow game.

Personally, I would recommend 10|5 because the increment makes the games last just a little bit longer relieving some time pressure.  Also, increment time controls help tremendously for the endgame (if it goes that far).

15|10 is probably a good starting point for beginning players. I do not recommend any longer controls at this point of time because the extra time given to them is unlikely to be utilised any more efficiently.

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"what would people recommend as a good time control to start out with?" 15|10
"So would something like 10 minutes be better?" No, too fast
"should I use increments?" Yes, as it allows you to win a won position or draw a draw, position.
"is that just adding unnecessary complication at this stage?" No, it avoids the unnecessary complications of flagging.

Thanks for the replies. I’ll have a look at either 10 or 15 minute games to start.

Also, apologies, I meant to post this in the beginner forum.

Depends of each individual. As newbie, I need min 1hour to be at the same level as my rivals.

I prefer 10 min or 15|10. My after-class lessons are games of rated 15|10, though I like daily games because they let you think slow. 1 day can lead to timeouts and 5+ days is a little too long, so 3 days suits me well. The chess class's weekend swiss tournaments are 20 min. a little bit too long, but no time increment means games have a maxinum duration. I would reccomend a few 15|10 or 20 mins, and some 3 day daily games.

If you are a beginner, Play 1 day per move. When you reach mid game, this will give you time to study each position before you move.

15/10

Yes, 15|10 is best.

I would start with 30 minutes. If that is too long for you, decrease it until it's not.

I've learned that longer games like 15 l 10 or 10 l 00 are best., but as you gain better pattern recognition you could move on to others including my favorites like, 5 l 0, 3 l 2, 2 l 1.