English Explanatory Dictionary

blitz chess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Chess played at a quick time control, with each side getting about five minutes to make their moves. Blitz chess is played at a variety of time controls, primarily 3+0 (three minutes per side), 3+2 (three minutes per side plus two extra seconds per move), 5+0, and 5+3.

Word forms

blitz chess

Etymology

Partial calque of German Blitzschach.

Synonyms

lightning chess speed chess

Related words

classical chess rapid chess bullet chess
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