Why is there a clock in chess?

The purpose is to keep track of the total time each player takes for their own moves, and ensure that neither player overly delays the game
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What happens when chess clock runs out?

if your opponent has insufficient mating material when you run out of time, the game is scored as a draw. There is a bug in online, not live, chess. The player with insufficient material wins on time. if your opponent has insufficient mating material when you run out of time, the game is scored as a draw.
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Is there a time limit in chess?

International chess has a standard time control of 40 moves in 2 hours and then an extra hour to reach move 60. After this, if the game is still in progress a quickplay finish decides the game.
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Who invented chess?

Chess was invented in India around the 8th century. Then it was known as chatrang, and changed over the centuries by the Arabs, Persians and then ultimately the medieval Europeans, who changed the pieces' names and appearances to resemble the English court.
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What was the longest chess game?

The longest chess game is 269 moves between Ivan Nikolic vs. Goran Arsovic, Belgrade, 1989. The game ended in a draw. The game lasted over 20 hours.
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Why did I get a draw in chess?

A draw occurs in chess when neither player wins nor loses—the game ends in a tie. Either of the two players can ask for a draw, and after the game is tied, each player wins half a point.
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Who wins in timed chess?

First it means that u won a game when opponent doesn't respond by the time limit. Second thing is that when u play with somebody for a very long time with no stopping or resignation, the player wins . Just some days ago I played with my opponent and dodged my king and queen here and there. Then I won!
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What is chess mating material?

There are four fundamental checkmates when one side has only their king and the other side has only the minimum material needed to force checkmate, i.e. (1) one queen, (2) one rook, (3) two bishops on opposite-colored squares, or (4) a bishop and a knight. The king must help in accomplishing all of these checkmates.
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Which is the only piece that can't check a king?

The king may capture an enemy piece in a move to get out of check, as long as the piece is not protected. Blocking the check. This only works if the checking piece is a queen, rook, or bishop and there is at least one empty square in the line between the checking piece and the checked king.
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Can two knights checkmate a king?

In contrast to a king and two bishops (on opposite-colored squares), or a bishop and a knight, a king and two knights cannot force checkmate against a lone king (however, the superior side can force stalemate).
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Is triple check possible in chess?

Also, triple check is impossible in standard chess due to multiple checks must be executed in only one move, which allows maximum of 2 pieces capable to attack the opponent's king directly at the same time (attacking pieces are neither subject to be captured nor interposed by other opponent's pieces).
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What does a 3 2 time mean in chess?

Mar 11, 2020. 0. The second number is called time increment. For instance 3|2 means both players have 3 minutes on the clock + for each move they get 2 seconds. Someone7890.
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How long is chess timer?

If an hour is available for a game, players would be given up to 30 minutes on each side of the clock. With alternating moves it will take no more than 60 minutes total. Chess timers make it possible to run large, organized events that start and finish on time with 4 or 5 games played by each player in one day.
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What are the rules for speed chess?

SPEED CHESS RULES
  • The speed chess rules apply to any game played with a time limit of G/5 or faster.
  • Unless stated differently herein, the rules of a regular chess contest also apply to speed chess. ...
  • Keeping score is inadvisable and of no validity.
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What are illegal moves in chess?

Moving a piece to a square occupied by another piece of the same color. Moving a piece to a square occupied by an opponent's piece and not removing the board's captured piece. Moving Bishop, Rook, or Queen is passing over other pieces. Move a pawn to the last row, and do not replace it with another chess piece.
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Why is stalemate not a win?

Just like with Checkmate, in a Stalemate the King cannot move—he has no Safe Squares. In fact, a Stalemate happens when there are no legal moves, just like Checkmate. The only difference is that since the King isn't threatened, the attacker can't claim a win and the game is declared a Draw!
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What does it mean when chess players shake hands?

Usually whoever offers a handshake first resigns. Exception: obviously drawn positions (or where you have no real chance of losing, e.g. rook vs knight), or some eye contact confirming the decision (usually in informal games, or between friends). a. The game is won by the player who has checkmated his opponent's king.
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Why does white go first in chess?

A beginner of chess learns the power of “white first” very quickly. They will see that an opponent will prefer the white pieces if given a choice. They feel a sense of empowerment even when they are playing a stronger opponent. For this reason, players who play white may be more motivated to win.
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What is the best move in chess?

The 10 Best Chess Moves Of All Time
  • #8 Edward Lasker's Stunning Queen Sacrifice For Mate.
  • #7 An Amazing Bishop Endgame.
  • #6 Bura's Desperado Sacrifice.
  • #5 Geller's Rook And Pawn Endgame.
  • #4 Vladimirov's Thunderbolt.
  • #3 Marshall's Legendary Move.
  • #2 Meier's Spectacular Sacrifice.
  • #1 Shirov's Jaw-Dropping Bishop Sacrifice.
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What is a sigma rule in chess?

Sigma is the greek sign for "Sum". The number 4 counts for the number of stones can be on a base. This means you can sum up to four stones on one base.(Two if it is the royal base)
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Why is blitz chess so popular?

you can grind out more games in blitz. you can probly do 8-10 games per hour as opposed to 1 or 2 with rapid. more games = more experience and if you have a good memory you can remember most of your mistakes and or memorize openings and patterns will make you a better player.
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Is it compulsory to say checkmate in chess?

Normally, I would just put my hand out for a handshake. It's way more respectful that way. The game ends when the checkmating move is complete. Saying "checkmate" is not required.
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How do you escape a double check?

(Such a check is an inherent part of the type of smothered mate known as Philidor's legacy.) The only possible replies to a double check are king moves, as both checking pieces cannot be captured or blocked at once. In some cases, the king can capture one checking piece and escape the other in a single move.
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