04 Sep '20 00:57>1 edit
Hi all,
Greenpawn34 mentioned that the blitz area of this site is little used, and it made me pause and think about it a bit.
The blitz micro site allows up to 60 minutes per player, with a variable delay feature, so in reality it can be used for far more than just blitz.
In US Chess Federation over-the-board play, a 60 minute time control is the minimum to be counted as a standard rated game, and any game between 30 and 60 minutes can be dual-rated, meaning the results of a game can affect both a regular and rapid rating for each player.
That is distinct from a blitz rating. My point is that the micro site is more than just a blitz option.
If it started to produce ratings like the other games here, bragging rights would commence, and then it would see some action. IMO, anyway!
EDIT: Apparently the site is going to be upgraded, and there is a beta site here: https://www.blitzchess.net/
I haven't tried it yet, but I will explore more!
Greenpawn34 mentioned that the blitz area of this site is little used, and it made me pause and think about it a bit.
The blitz micro site allows up to 60 minutes per player, with a variable delay feature, so in reality it can be used for far more than just blitz.
In US Chess Federation over-the-board play, a 60 minute time control is the minimum to be counted as a standard rated game, and any game between 30 and 60 minutes can be dual-rated, meaning the results of a game can affect both a regular and rapid rating for each player.
That is distinct from a blitz rating. My point is that the micro site is more than just a blitz option.
If it started to produce ratings like the other games here, bragging rights would commence, and then it would see some action. IMO, anyway!
EDIT: Apparently the site is going to be upgraded, and there is a beta site here: https://www.blitzchess.net/
I haven't tried it yet, but I will explore more!