G/x
G=game (naturally)
x=your time
so G/150 means that you have 150 mins time to make all your moves. your opponent has also 150 mins to make all his/her moves.
game could then last, at maximum, 300 mins (5 hours)
i recommend , though, that you play shorter games at first . playing one game for 4-5 hours pretty much kills the joy of playing. or at least it does so for me.
good luck
Don't listen to him. Those long time limit games are the best. You can take your time, think about everything, and play what you think are the best moves! Find out if you like it, don't let anyone tell you different. I personally enjoy long time limit games much better. I just played in a tourney where it was 40/2 SD 1, which means you have 2 hours to make 40 moves, and and hour after that. I had to play two of those games per day, for 3 days straight! It can be tiring, but it's fun as hell!
Originally posted by !~TONY~!blaah blaah.
Don't listen to him. Those long time limit games are the best. You can take your time, think about everything, and play what you think are the best moves! Find out if you like it, don't let anyone tell you different. I personally enjoy long time limit games much better. I just played in a tourney where it was 40/2 SD 1, which means you have 2 hours to mak ...[text shortened]... o play two of those games per day, for 3 days straight! It can be tiring, but it's fun as hell!
well i personally cant stand games that last over 2-3 hours. they are boring, and if you lose at the endgame, you suddenly realize you`ve wasted 4-6 hours of your day with no reward. how cruel.
but if you play blitz and lose, you can definitely get over it in split second and play another game.
Originally posted by JusuhBut when you lose, it's because you did something stupid, not because your opponent played well. It's a strangely good feeling to lose a long, hard struggle to an opponent who outplayed you.
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well i personally cant stand games that last over 2-3 hours. they are boring, and if you lose at the endgame, you suddenly realize you`ve wasted 4-6 hours of your day with no reward. how cruel.
but if you play blitz and lose, you can definitely get over it in split second and play another game.
Originally posted by MIODudeOne thing I've noticed when I now play OTB after months on RHP is that I really miss the "analyze board". For me having to mentally view all my calculations after getting used to shuffling pieces around makes my brain hurt.
Thanks guys.. at least the long games will give me time to think.. I've only been playing correspondence chess.. I haven't played chess on a chessboard for many years.. the extra time will help .. if I go
Originally posted by JusuhIf you consider a loss "wasted time," then you should avoid all competition until you are more mature.
well i personally cant stand games that last over 2-3 hours. they are boring, and if you lose at the endgame, you suddenly realize you`ve wasted 4-6 hours of your day with no reward. how cruel.
but if you play blitz and lose, you can definitely get over it in split second and play another game.
Originally posted by Wulebgrokay I know I know ."You learn more from your losses than your wins." sounds good...in theory
If you consider a loss "wasted time," then you should avoid all competition until you are more mature.
practically, i guess, most of players have inborn block of analyzing lost games. If you anazyle your lost games in detail, good for you then.
Originally posted by JusuhGood luck improving with that attitude.
okay I know I know ."You learn more from your losses than your wins." sounds good...in theory
practically, i guess, most of players have inborn block of analyzing lost games. If you anazyle your lost games in detail, good for you then.
I love playing against the toughest opposition I can find. Everytime I do I learn something new. It's improved my game immensely.
Originally posted by XanthosNZExactly. The way I got better was to play against players rated way above me, and have them kick my ass and point out what I did wrong.
Good luck improving with that attitude.
I love playing against the toughest opposition I can find. Everytime I do I learn something new. It's improved my game immensely.
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Originally posted by RookRAKThat is exactly why I don't like to use the analysis board. It takes away the ability to calculate as far in your head.
One thing I've noticed when I now play OTB after months on RHP is that I really miss the "analyze board". For me having to mentally view all my calculations after getting used to shuffling pieces around makes my brain hurt.
Originally posted by MIODudeyou should be allowed. but hey, you already found another reason not to play so long games...good job..
actually.. another stupid question.. what if you have to go to the bathroom during the game? are you allowed to go ? I can only assume it would count your time , but.. is it still allowed? 300 minute game without going to the bathroom would be one long game!