chess clocks

Lauren here!
When you play in a tournament, chess clocks are required.
For shorter time controls, usually both players get 30 minutes each.
That means that the entire game can last 1 hour.
If somebody runs out the time, he or she will loose the game regardless of the position.
(However, under special positions, the game can be a draw.)

In some tournaments, you can use time delay too. This means that every time you push the button on the
clock, the clock adds a couple seconds on your clock. Some people like this and some people don't. I like time delay.

If you go to a big tournament, usually players get 3 hours on their clock, meaning one game can last six hours!
Medium size tournaments games can last about 2-4 hours, since players are given 1 to 2 hours each.

A couple of hours seems like a long time, but when players start to play, then the time goes by very fast!!!

Barbara is better at quicker time controls than me. I'm better at longer time controls.

I will post more information about time controls tommorow.