Xyan Cyber Monk Joined Nov 23, 2007 Messages 553 Location Singapore May 13, 2009 #21 Back in college where I have regular blitz games, I blundered less. Now, a lot more. Some kind of subconscious memory giving me warnings maybe.
Back in college where I have regular blitz games, I blundered less. Now, a lot more. Some kind of subconscious memory giving me warnings maybe.
C civiijkw Warlord Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 150 May 13, 2009 #22 Sashie VII said: There might even be players somewhere who practice their hand techniques to move and press the clock faster just for this purpose. Click to expand... I've heard that a number of bullet (1 min) players deliberately make more short moves closer to the clock to reduce the time spent moving their hands.
Sashie VII said: There might even be players somewhere who practice their hand techniques to move and press the clock faster just for this purpose. Click to expand... I've heard that a number of bullet (1 min) players deliberately make more short moves closer to the clock to reduce the time spent moving their hands.
col Old Fart Retired Moderator Joined Mar 12, 2002 Messages 5,812 Location Sunny Scarborough May 13, 2009 #23 I've seen players keep their hand on the clock to stop their oppo pressing it - then claiming the win on time!
I've seen players keep their hand on the clock to stop their oppo pressing it - then claiming the win on time!
Flying Pig Utrinque Paratus Retired Moderator Joined Jan 24, 2009 Messages 15,647 Location Perfidious Albion May 13, 2009 #24 When I play in reality, I very rarely use a clock - only for tournaments, which I haven't played in years.
When I play in reality, I very rarely use a clock - only for tournaments, which I haven't played in years.