12/5/2018 – FIDE has finally announced the venue and regulations for the 2018 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. The dates are the same, but the venue, as was widely expected, has changed. It will take place from December 25th (arrival) to 31st (departure) in St. Petersburg, ...
6.11. The players are not permitted to bring into the playing venue any electronic or technical or other equipment extraneous to play, which may in any way disturb or upset the opponent or may be in breach of the Rules of Chess. The Chief Arbiter shall decide what constitutes extraneous ...
Blitz Chess Rules | Playing Blitz Chess | Improving Your Game | Blitz Chess Strategies | Video | Expert Q&A Blitz chess, a variation of Speed Chess, is much like standard Chess, but each player only gets about 3-5 minutes total to take their turn. This creates a flurry of moves as bot...