By the way, in chess, the current trend is to reduce the time allotted – to increase the entertainment value of the game. Not so long ago, in classical chess, each player was given 2 hours, now they are given 1.5 hours. In blitz, they used to give 5 and 4 minutes to each player, now it's 3 minutes. This is just an example.

Now, in classical chess, they play for 1.5 hours + 30 seconds per move, which is approximately the same as 2 hours per game, but there is no flag race and clock malfunctions as a result. Regarding blitz. They play 3 minutes online, which is much more than 5 minutes in reality. And now, it is also common to play blitz with a time increment.

Many chess players argue about whether skill is better demonstrated in blitz or in classical chess? To be honest, I don't know the answer. :confused: The conclusions of the discussions came down to the fact that there is a skill (and a different one) in both.

Wicc is absolutely right that the game lacks the speed of a match to become a WCG-style game. Alas and alack.