Bullet, blitz, rapid or classical — what is your favourite time control?
Quick question for everyone: which time control do you enjoy most, and why?
- ⚡ Bullet (1+0, 2+1) — pure adrenaline and instincts
- ◆ Blitz (3+0, 5+3) — the sweet spot for many players
- ◷ Rapid (10+0, 15+10) — time to actually think
- ♜ Classical (30+ minutes) — real chess, deep calculation
A common piece of advice is that improving players should play mostly rapid and classical and then review every game. Do you agree, or has blitz made you stronger?
Bonus question: what is your best rating in each one? 📈