24 Oct 08
I am interested in playing chess with time control. I know that there is an option for "blitz chess" here in redhotpawn.com, but the maximum of initial time that you can choose for a game is 60 minutes; and I think that this is quite little.
So I would like to play chess with time control but with more initial time available ( for example 2 or 3 hours ). Can I play in this way at redhotpawn.com? If not, can you suggest another site where I could do that?
Finally I would like to ask if anybody knows which is the amount of initial time at professional chess tournamnts etc.
24 Oct 08
Originally posted by Tsekos the punkFICS (free internet chess server)
I am interested in playing chess with time control. I know that there is an option for "blitz chess" here in redhotpawn.com, but the maximum of initial time that you can choose for a game is 60 minutes; and I think that this is quite little.
So I would like to play chess with time control but with more initial time available ( for example 2 or 3 ...[text shortened]... ask if anybody knows which is the amount of initial time at professional chess tournamnts etc.
ICC (internet chess club)
playchess.com
Only FICS is totally free of charge,the other two give a free trial period.
24 Oct 08
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Originally posted by KatastroofI don't know about the other two, but at FICS, apparently everyone is preferring only blitz game, I can't find any oppononents for games longer than 60 mins.
FICS (free internet chess server)
ICC (internet chess club)
playchess.com
Only FICS is totally free of charge,the other two give a free trial period.
the super GM tournaments are usually played in "classical time controls" where every player gets an initial amount of time of 2 hours for the first 40 moves, than 60 mins for the next 20 moves, then I think there's sudden death after the next 30 mins, but I'm not sure about that.
in many non-super-gm tournaments however, 90 mins + 30seconds in addition per move or 60 mins + 30 seconds is applied.
24 Oct 08
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Originally posted by Tsekos the punkFor serious live chess with long time controls, it is best to play in a brick and mortar club with people face to face. I'm sure there are some tournaments or clubs in your areas. If not, consider starting one.
I am interested in playing chess with time control. I know that there is an option for "blitz chess" here in redhotpawn.com, but the maximum of initial time that you can choose for a game is 60 minutes; and I think that this is quite little.
So I would like to play chess with time control but with more initial time available ( for example 2 or 3 ...[text shortened]... ask if anybody knows which is the amount of initial time at professional chess tournamnts etc.
BTW: Most people play blitz online and save the gourmet meal for OTB play.
24 Oct 08
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Originally posted by Tsekos the punkYep, OTB (over the board) games are the most fun, imho, but if you can't do that, here's some information on internet slow play leagues and organizations. Most are on the ICC, but at least one is on the free FICS.
I am interested in playing chess with time control. I know that there is an option for "blitz chess" here in redhotpawn.com, but the maximum of initial time that you can choose for a game is 60 minutes; and I think that this is quite little.
So I would like to play chess with time control but with more initial time available ( for example 2 or 3 ...[text shortened]... ask if anybody knows which is the amount of initial time at professional chess tournamnts etc.
http://danheisman.home.comcast.net/~danheisman/Main_Chess/Online.htm#Slow%20Chess%20on%20Internet
Edit - Also, it looks like the ANCL league on the Playchess server is still in operation (90 + 5 games):
http://www.anclchess.net/guide2.php
24 Oct 08
Originally posted by diskamyltry this site:
I don't know about the other two, but at FICS, apparently everyone is preferring only blitz game, I can't find any oppononents for games longer than 60 mins.
the super GM tournaments are usually played in "classical time controls" where every player gets an initial amount of time of 2 hours for the first 40 moves, than 60 mins for the next 20 moves, the ...[text shortened]... ents however, 90 mins + 30seconds in addition per move or 60 mins + 30 seconds is applied.
www.teamleague.org
its games are played on FICS, you can ask in channel 101 about it
it is a league with 45(minutes) 45(seconds increment/move)-I am playing there, the games are on weekly basis and I think it is fun as there are teams and standings and it is free