26 Feb 07
Originally posted by RahimKA person with 50 21/7 games can leave his computer for three weeks without being timed out.
Can you tell me what the point of playing 50, 21/7 games is compared to 10, 3/7 games?
You have adequate time in both cases, play about the same number of games in a year, why not play less quicker games?
26 Feb 07
Trust me, stick to safe side and lower your game if you want to improve your game. I spend around average 10 minute/move. Having many game want you to rush and YOU will make mistake i promise you. and dont play chess when you dont feel like. Sometime having game awaiting you make you feel that you want to play, but if you are not in mood dont. Help a lot.
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26 Feb 07
Originally posted by zeilgangI also started playing here when on an extended business trip. Sometimes I log on to playchess.com to play real time and fast. It's another good way to pass time. Be careful, you'll get addicted🙂
I originally signed up at RHP because I was spending a large amount of time sitting around hotel rooms wasting away. Playing chess seem like a good alternative to watching TV ...
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by zeilgangThat 7 day timebank is a great thing. I have played lots of x/0 games, and lost them for various reasons. First off, not every day is a good day to play chess. Second, I spent one and a half days this weekend without power due to an ice storm. Losing on timeouts when there is no practical way for you to even set up your vacation flag is really crummy.
I actually prefer 3/na but the Tourny games are always 3/7 or greater. Not sure if I can answer your question.
I personally go for quantity over quality simply because as a software tester I have lots of 5 minute blocks of time where I can make a couple of moves and it is rather annoying when there are no games waiting.
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by AThousandYoungWhose away from their computer for three weeks?
A person with 50 21/7 games can leave his computer for three weeks without being timed out.
That's what the timebank is for.
How long do 21/7 games take? Say maybe 6 months?
In those six months you could have played maybe 3, 1/14 games which are finished.
I think the shorter timer is better. You can focus on a few games, have them finished quicker and start other ones.
If you can't make it, put up a vacation flag. Get timed out, your fault.
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by RahimKslow tactics, fast CC. you've got it all backwards. 🙂
Whose away from their computer for three weeks?
That's what the timebank is for.
How long do 21/7 games take? Say maybe 6 months?
In those six months you could have played maybe 3, 1/14 games which are finished.
I think the shorter timer is better. You can focus on a few games, have them finished quicker and start other ones.
If you can't make it, put up a vacation flag. Get timed out, your fault.
3/7 is annoyingly fast. even 7/14 often puts you into time pressure. that's not what CC is supposed to be about.
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by zeilgangI think it all depends on the strength of your opponents and you.
Having only been on RHP for about 6 months I am always surprised when I see people with huge numbers of games in progress.
However, I often find myself sitting around wishing someone would move so I could play.
Do those of you who have large numbers of games in progress find that you blunder or your playing quality suffers?
What is a good game load to stay busy and not suffer to much in your playing quality?
Thanks for advice.
For me, If I had 50 games going on with people under 1200, I would not be loaded.
If, on the other hand, I have 5 opponents rated over 1800 I would be loaded.
I can handle 5-10 opponents rated around 1400-1600 with 3/7 clock.
Basically, you have to decide how much time you want to spend on each opponent( and each position )
It just takes some experience and knowing yourself and your own limits.
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by wormwoodFast CC of course! You don't want you games to last months. You want to play a decent game and then analysis it as soon as possible and start another one.
slow tactics, fast CC. you've got it all backwards. 🙂
3/7 is annoyingly fast. even 7/14 often puts you into time pressure. that's not what CC is supposed to be about.
3/7 is fast? Hehe...
I always been playing 1/7 but sometimes I need the extra time so i've gone to 1/14 and it's perfect.
And you guys insult me for only playing 2-3 games at once 😛
10 games at 3/7 compared to 3 games at 1/7, pretty similar.
26 Feb 07
Originally posted by RahimKWhy do you assume that everybody wants the same experience out of this site, and CC in general, as you? Is yours the ONE TRUE WAY? Do you have to practice self-importance or does it come naturally?
Fast CC of course! You don't want you games to last months. You want to play a decent game and then analysis it as soon as possible and start another one.
7 day T/O and about 30 games is my ideal.
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27 Feb 07
Originally posted by RagnorakJust discussing timers. I'm not saying my way is best.
Why do you assume that everybody wants the same experience out of this site, and CC in general, as you? Is yours the ONE TRUE WAY? Do you have to practice self-importance or does it come naturally?
7 day T/O and about 30 games is my ideal.
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I read other threads about 21/21 games and players resigning once the next round start? Why do you think that is?
What happens when you have a long timer, Got a nice combination or a great move and your opponent starts playing super slow? Will the win be just as sweet several months later or when you are in the moment?