Originally posted by martinbeaverSomething positive for playing blitz:
i've tried stopping myself but the buzz of a 1,2 or 5 minute game keeps pulling me back.anyone else manage to end their addiction? i'm sure it has a bad effect on my 'proper' chess games. Is there anything positive to be said for playing blitz?
Shall I repeat?
Again?
I do not agree with the general conception that blitz is bad for your slower time control chess.Unless,as was mentioned,you start blitzing when you play with longer time controls I don't see what's wrong with it.It might even do you some good 'cause you get to play a lot of games in a hurry,which can make you quickly accustomed to various opening lines.Blitz will not improve your overall chess skills,but I really don't believe it will make you play worse.And it's a lot of fun!
I may be wrong,but I believe we're supposed to have fun playing chess,right?
Sir Lot.
I think it can help you learn to calculate faster.
Also, as someone said, it can help you get familiar with certain openings and their traps.
Finally, if you calculate a lot and learn to do it faster, you'll be more confident and not waste time in slower games by needlessly rechecking your calculations over and over.
Originally posted by SirLoseALotI agree with Sir Lot. I learnt how to play on yahoo playing 5-10 minute chess. Blitz will improve your chess providing you play the same openings (rather than just moving the pieces differently every time) every game. Once you've played an opening 100-200 times you can be pretty sure you know it. Imagine how long it would take to get that many games finished here! Word of advice though, cut out the 1-2 minute stuff, that will definatly screw up your game 😉
I do not agree with the general conception that blitz is bad for your slower time control chess.Unless,as was mentioned,you start blitzing when you play with longer time controls I don't see what's wrong with it.It might even do you some good 'cause you get to play a lot of games in a hurry,which can make you quickly accustomed to various opening line ...[text shortened]... fun!
I may be wrong,but I believe we're supposed to have fun playing chess,right?
Sir Lot.
Originally posted by marinakatombLOL yeah,no bullet please.When I said blitz I meant 5-10 minute games.Steer clear from 1 minute games.Unless you enjoy that,of course,then,by all means,go ahead and push some wood.
I agree with Sir Lot. I learnt how to play on yahoo playing 5-10 minute chess. Blitz will improve your chess providing you play the same openings (rather than just moving the pieces differently every time) every game. Once you've played an opening 100-200 times you can be pretty sure you know it. Imagine how long it would take to get that many games fi ...[text shortened]... ! Word of advice though, cut out the 1-2 minute stuff, that will definatly screw up your game 😉