Fast and Furious: The game of speed chess
We’ve all heard of the normal chess game but did you know that there’s more than one style of chess? There is another version of chess that is quite fun to play and very quick. This version of chess is known as speed chess and can be played in person or as an online chess game. In this version of chess you not only have to be strategic but you also need to be quick thinking. A chess clock is used to keep track of how long a player has to make their move. These chess clocks have two clocks and each individual clock can be stopped at will as they are counting down. A player automatically forfeits the match if they do not make their move before the chess clock timer runs out. Speed chess can be played on a board or can be played in an online chess room. Many websites exist where you can play online chess for free but they may require that you become a registered user of their site.
Who should play?
Speed chess isn’t really for those who aren’t familiar with the game as it is a lot more difficult than regular chess. It is a form of chess which is better for those players who are quite advanced at the game and are well equipped with vital knowledge of the game such as rules and strategies. Speed chess still has the same basic rules as standard chess with only a few rules changed in order to facilitate the quick game play.
What’s the difference?
In order to play speed chess you need to be well aware of the movement limitations because the act of making an illegal move at any time during the match will result in automatic forfeiture by the player who made the move no matter what the chess clock timer is at. When playing speed chess it’s important to take notice on both your own and your opponents’ clock because you could miss an opportunity to win if your opponents’ clock runs out and you fail to call the victory. If a players clock runs out then the player left with the active clock will automatically win as long as they claim the victory otherwise the game continues until they notice that their opponent is out of time. A great twist in speed chess is that even if you would have been victorious in a standard chess match you will lose if you run out of time regardless of where your pieces are on the board.
And your time starts now
The chess clock is usually set at around three or five minutes but on rare occasions players may set other timings instead. Speed chess is a very fast inspirational game to watch and to play. The best way to learn chess in order to brush up on your skills to play this lightning speed version is by playing free online chess games against other human players and computerised opponents. Speed chess is also available at many online chess websites and it’s recommended that you first have some practice against the computer before going head to head with a real life opponent.
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