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10 seconds for what kind of chess? For classical chess it has to be much higher; probably minutes. For bullet chess on LiChess we have less than 2 seconds per m
by ganeshkrishnan 8y ago
10 seconds for what kind of chess? For classical chess it has to be much higher; probably minutes. For bullet chess on LiChess we have less than 2 seconds per move including the network lag
Also important point to note is that most chess masters avoid reaching this complex position and that itself is an important skill. The best way to solve a problem is to avoid it from happening.
GMs like Garry Kasparov would deliberately go into complex positions to confuse their opponents.
- MisterOctober 8y agore : intentionally creating complications : Yes indeed -- Petrosian was also [in]famous for doing this. It's also a great way to win on time in blitz / bullet. Silman has spoken / written about the little-discussed but non-negligible role that chance / stochastic processes have in the outcome of chess games. In one of his books [I think the recent edition of 'Reassess You Chess'], he ballparks chance at something like 10% of the total factors influencing outcome.