As the game embraces the digital world, chess has only continued to grow and is now eagerly consumed by all generations
From Netflix shows such as “The Queen’s Gambit” to its rock and roll superstar Magnus Carlsen, the popularity of chess has never been stronger. . Online platform Chess.com says it now has more than 102 million users signed up – a 238% increase from January 2020 – with 7.5 million active users every day. Meanwhile, some of the sport’s very best players have amassed huge social media followings by streaming games online.
Howell, though, says most blitz games are between three to five minutes long. The time allocated can also include incremental additions. For example, 5/1 blitz would refer to the number of minutes players start with and the number of additional seconds players receive after making their move. These games require players to think fast and move at lightning speed. “Blitz is fast and furious. It’s a lot about instincts, it’s all about speed,” Howell said.
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