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How to Avoid Time Trouble in Chess

It’s good idea! Thank you !

It’s good idea! Thank you !

Thanks hopefully this helps my time trouble

Thanks hopefully this helps my time trouble

As someone who often gets into time trouble in chess, I would disagree with your points in terms of that they would help a lot to improve time management.

Even if it sounds heavy: "Chronic time trouble" is a much more complex and deeper problem than can that it could be fixed with superficial aspects alone.

A real recipe for success can of course also be found in training, but from a psychological point of view there is more to it than that in order to improve general time management.
After all, it's not that far-fetched that people who get into time trouble in chess don't always have the best timing when it comes to punctuality in real life either. Getting to grips with time management in general and being aware of this should help in the medium to long term.

As is so often the case, the game of chess has parallels to the real world.

As someone who often gets into time trouble in chess, I would disagree with your points in terms of that they would help a lot to improve time management. Even if it sounds heavy: "Chronic time trouble" is a much more complex and deeper problem than can that it could be fixed with superficial aspects alone. A real recipe for success can of course also be found in training, but from a psychological point of view there is more to it than that in order to improve general time management. After all, it's not that far-fetched that people who get into time trouble in chess don't always have the best timing when it comes to punctuality in real life either. Getting to grips with time management in general and being aware of this should help in the medium to long term. As is so often the case, the game of chess has parallels to the real world.

@Urquharts said in #4:

As someone who often gets into time trouble in chess, I would disagree with your points in terms of that they would help a lot to improve time management.

Even if it sounds heavy: "Chronic time trouble" is a much more complex and deeper problem than can that it could be fixed with superficial aspects alone.

A real recipe for success can of course also be found in training, but from a psychological point of view there is more to it than that in order to improve general time management.
After all, it's not that far-fetched that people who get into time trouble in chess don't always have the best timing when it comes to punctuality in real life either. Getting to grips with time management in general and being aware of this should help in the medium to long term.

As is so often the case, the game of chess has parallels to the real world.

Thank you for your valuable feedback! You’re right that chronic time trouble has psychological effects, and improving general time management can be key.

In the blog, I aimed to highlight different causes of time trouble and suggest practical ways to address them in purely chess-related terms. And I didn't cover deeper psychological aspects since I am not an expert, and I also just wanted to keep it simple. I’d love to explore the psychological side in more depth in future posts—your insights are much appreciated!

@Urquharts said in #4: > As someone who often gets into time trouble in chess, I would disagree with your points in terms of that they would help a lot to improve time management. > > Even if it sounds heavy: "Chronic time trouble" is a much more complex and deeper problem than can that it could be fixed with superficial aspects alone. > > A real recipe for success can of course also be found in training, but from a psychological point of view there is more to it than that in order to improve general time management. > After all, it's not that far-fetched that people who get into time trouble in chess don't always have the best timing when it comes to punctuality in real life either. Getting to grips with time management in general and being aware of this should help in the medium to long term. > > As is so often the case, the game of chess has parallels to the real world. Thank you for your valuable feedback! You’re right that chronic time trouble has psychological effects, and improving general time management can be key. In the blog, I aimed to highlight different causes of time trouble and suggest practical ways to address them in purely chess-related terms. And I didn't cover deeper psychological aspects since I am not an expert, and I also just wanted to keep it simple. I’d love to explore the psychological side in more depth in future posts—your insights are much appreciated!

@Pendragon618 said in #3:

Thanks hopefully this helps my time trouble

You're welcome! I hope it does help.

@Pendragon618 said in #3: > Thanks hopefully this helps my time trouble You're welcome! I hope it does help.

@Adam-rass said in #2:

It’s good idea! Thank you !

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@Adam-rass said in #2: > It’s good idea! Thank you ! Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful.

Thank You! Just now I had a game where I didnt manage my time properly, lost an advantage, then blundered twice to lose the game. I will focus more on preparation in the opening since in Rapid I play openings too slowly.

Thank You! Just now I had a game where I didnt manage my time properly, lost an advantage, then blundered twice to lose the game. I will focus more on preparation in the opening since in Rapid I play openings too slowly.

A complex problem. The following points also seem to me to play a role:

  • The feeling of having no control, especially in the transition from the opening to the middlegame. You can alleviate this by looking at many of these transitions in “your” opening, i.e. better preparation when finding a plan.

  • Based on this, an uncertainty as to whether you are doing the right thing. Forget it, you will make mistakes! If you really don't have time for important positions later on, the mistakes will be all the greater and you will be more likely to lose.

  • Also related is the “addiction to calculation”, i.e. trying to calculate everything. Instead, ask yourself whether the position requires calculation. If not, then rely on your intuition and play quickly.

  • If it's your opponent's turn and his move is obvious, then you can “gamble” on it and prepare your next move in advance.

  • What can also play a role: you are too excited, your nervous system is too alert. This can massively disrupt your concentration. Meditation or breathing exercises before and during the game can help you to calm down.
    The best level of concentration is one that is slightly above the middle of the so-called “stress tolerance window”. The upper limit of this window is over-excitement, the lower limit is under-excitement.

There are many more factors, such as a lack of self-confidence, etc. You could write a book about it.

Just my 50 cents

A complex problem. The following points also seem to me to play a role: - The feeling of having no control, especially in the transition from the opening to the middlegame. You can alleviate this by looking at many of these transitions in “your” opening, i.e. better preparation when finding a plan. - Based on this, an uncertainty as to whether you are doing the right thing. Forget it, you will make mistakes! If you really don't have time for important positions later on, the mistakes will be all the greater and you will be more likely to lose. - Also related is the “addiction to calculation”, i.e. trying to calculate everything. Instead, ask yourself whether the position requires calculation. If not, then rely on your intuition and play quickly. - If it's your opponent's turn and his move is obvious, then you can “gamble” on it and prepare your next move in advance. - What can also play a role: you are too excited, your nervous system is too alert. This can massively disrupt your concentration. Meditation or breathing exercises before and during the game can help you to calm down. The best level of concentration is one that is slightly above the middle of the so-called “stress tolerance window”. The upper limit of this window is over-excitement, the lower limit is under-excitement. There are many more factors, such as a lack of self-confidence, etc. You could write a book about it. Just my 50 cents

It was the exact advice I was looking for! Thank you!

It was the exact advice I was looking for! Thank you!