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Chess goodies: 59 |  8/31/2006 11:01:08 AM | edited:8/31/2006 11:03:49 AM | MsgID: 5059462
Originally posted by: "stephenmason11"
WHY IS BLITZ NOT OFFICIALLY RECONISED ON THIS SITE,WHERE FORMULA 1 ONE DAY A MOVE IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED OF PLAY.
REGARDS,
STEPHEN. |
You could have played some blitz chess at the recent Chessworld social. I played loads of five minute games - a few against an International Master - Mike Basman. I managed to win one game but then lost the next three!
When I play blitz online I expect a default set of features - handling disconnections, handling speeds up to 1 minute chess, etc. Having hundreds of opponents to choose from. Anything less is not really "blitz" but rather a sad unattended chat room with chess boards. To build up such a quality environment would take months or even years to implement - if you want quality blitz, then go to a dedicated blitz server such as the ICC.
We may be having at least two socials in London next year - so creating more opportunities for real-life blitz chess against other members of the site. Hopefully socials in other countries are also organised - creating even more opportunities for Over-the-board blitz chess.
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