The ability to play under time pressure and training your mind to quickly recognize and evaluate tactical ideas are the major benefits. The major drawback is that it may also train you to play quickly and imprudently.
Blitz vis-a-vis Standard time controls
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What's the relationship between live games with normal time controls and the blitz game (<30 minutes). What skills transfer to blitz, what does the blitz game offer to the normal time control player?