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Rapid chess is a chess time-control category in which each player receives more than 10 minutes but less than 60 minutes for the entire game, with the calculation adjusted when an increment is used. Under FIDE competition rules, rapid play sits between classical chess and blitz, so players must make...
Freestyle Chess is a term used for modern chess played from nonstandard starting positions, especially Chess960, also called Fischer Random Chess. In this variant, the back-rank pieces begin in one of 960 legal arrangements, while the usual movement rules remain in force and the king starts between...
Simultaneous chess is an exhibition format in which one strong player, commonly a master or grandmaster, plays separate games against several opponents at the same time. The exhibitor normally moves from board to board, making a move on each board before returning to the next, while the opponents th...
Armageddon chess is a tie-break format used to decide a match when earlier games have not produced a winner. White must win the game to take the result, while a draw is scored as a win for Black, giving Black draw odds. To balance that advantage, White normally receives more thinking time than Black...
A modern, innovative format designed to maximize action in a limited overs setting. The Hundred focuses on distinct, structured innings, keeping the pace high while offering a unique viewing experience compared to traditional T20s. It appeals to viewers looking for a fresh, highly marketable, and fa...
Introduced in 2010, Power Snooker is a fast-paced variant of the traditional game featuring a timed shot clock, nine reds, and a power ball for double points.
