Author: Jorge Pichard
Date: 10:47:25 12/19/00
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On December 19, 2000 at 10:27:26, Terry Ripple wrote: >I find it very hard to get a game above 5 min. against the strong players >because they seem to enjoy the fast time controls on the internet sites plus >it's even taking place at our local chess club! There are alot of very weak >players playing some of the slower time controls like 20 min. but no higher. > >So, it seems like our society of chess players are moving toward a faster pace! > >Regards,Terry Most strong players do not want to spend more than 5 minutes to deliver a check-Mate to a weaker player. What I found out is that if a players rated 400 or 500 ratings point below me ask me to play against him, I will simply offer him 10 minutes to my 5 as a courtesy. Pichard.
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