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USCF Blitz Rules

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Does the USCF have a separate set of rules for Blitz games? In particular, are illegal moves handled differently in blitz than in regular time controls?

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Originally posted by DoctorScribbles
Does the USCF have a separate set of rules for Blitz games? In particular, are illegal moves handled differently in blitz than in regular time controls?
I don't know about USCF, but I think FIDE blitz rules say that illegal moves automatically lose.

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Originally posted by DoctorScribbles
Does the USCF have a separate set of rules for Blitz games? In particular, are illegal moves handled differently in blitz than in regular time controls?
There are seperate rules, at least in part. Such as being able to take the king if a check is missed. I think illegal moves are just played over if they're missed, but can be called if seen in time (not completely sure about that).