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Time control
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the time each player has to make moves in a game, with formats like fixed per move or total game time, often including increments or delays
What is "time control"?
Time control is a rule in chess that sets a limit on the amount of time each player has to make their moves during the game. There are different types of time control, such as classical, where each player has a set amount of time for the entire game, and blitz or rapid, where each player has less time per move or a fixed time for the whole game. If a player runs out of time before making a move, they lose the game, regardless of the position on the board. Time control adds an element of pressure, requiring players to think quickly while maintaining strategic focus.
Example
He struggled to keep up with the time control, making rushed moves near the end of the game.
The referee warned that if anyone exceeded the time control, they would lose automatically.
