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I think it is pretty commonly agreed that chess clocks as a way to make slow players play faster is a non-starter.
I had a thread recently. Will pop it up.I think it is pretty commonly agreed that chess clocks as a way to make slow players play faster is a non-starter.
Not used in any of the US tournaments I've been to. Back in the '90s we went through a phase where we played using chess clocks and had a blast. It gets you to prioritize your thinking. The real problem is the people that most need to be sped up are the least likely to play using chess clocks...I was taken to task to someone about using chess clocks when I said they aren't so useful in ASL> I got the impression they are commonly being used in tournaments in Australia.
I don't see a lot of threads on the subject, though 'chess clocks for ASL' search. The last comment in here from over 10 years ago. I couldn't find much more recent on Gamesquad, though there is more recent stuff on BGG.
Any recent news on ASL tournaments using chess clocks, FtF or VASL?
Seems to be the consensus from my recent thread.Not used in any of the US tournaments I've been to. Back in the '90s we went through a phase where we played using chess clocks and had a blast. It gets you to prioritize your thinking. The real problem is the people that most need to be sped up are the least likely to play using chess clocks...
I actually think they benefit and would be more fun for quicker players. Too much stress on the slow players but a challenge for the faster ones. Exciting too no doubt. Loved speed chess bitd on High School chess team.Not used in any of the US tournaments I've been to. Back in the '90s we went through a phase where we played using chess clocks and had a blast. It gets you to prioritize your thinking. The real problem is the people that most need to be sped up are the least likely to play using chess clocks...
much appreciated! Missed that thread apparently or it didn't come up in the search I made.I had a thread recently. Will pop it up.
Thanks for this feedback; I did see some older threads where some people declared they would rather give up ASL than use a chess clock. Myself, I like the idea of the time pressure motivation.Not used in any of the US tournaments I've been to. Back in the '90s we went through a phase where we played using chess clocks and had a blast. It gets you to prioritize your thinking. The real problem is the people that most need to be sped up are the least likely to play using chess clocks...
Duly noted is the kind, civil and generous feedback I've come to know from you and your fans of lateHands down, next to the IFT-IIFT threads, this is the dumbest most waste of time and effort thread I've seen in some time.
Maybe you should have set up a chess clock, assigned yourself one minute and instantly stopped reading the thread when the time ran out.Hands down, next to the IFT-IIFT threads, this is the dumbest most waste of time and effort thread I've seen in some time.
Sounds like a great idea for a poll! Which debate is the greatest waste of time: IFT vs IIFT or chess clocks in ASL?Hands down, next to the IFT-IIFT threads, this is the dumbest most waste of time and effort thread I've seen in some time.
Not to open a can of flamewar but at tournaments if one player wants to use the IIFT and his opponent the IFT how is the dilemma resolved?Hands down, next to the IFT-IIFT threads, this is the dumbest most waste of time and effort thread I've seen in some time.
Don't forget to add 'polls about the greatest waste of time' as a category in the poll.Sounds like a great idea for a poll! Which debate is the greatest waste of time: IFT vs IIFT or chess clocks in ASL?
The IIFT is optional so the IIFT player must defer if the opponent refuses, I believe. [edit -- A7.37 -- just checked it.]Not to open a can of flamewar but at tournaments if one player wants to use the IIFT and his opponent the IFT how is the dilemma resolved?
Lol! Sounds reasonable to me! Walther P38, Colt 45 or duelist's choice?Pistols at 10 paces, LOL!
Great idea!Don't forget to add 'polls about the greatest waste of time' as a category in the poll.
hahaha ha clearly one of my best of late!Great idea!
Sounds like another great idea for a poll!Or maybe dueling swords?!? That is a debate I want no part of, Vic.