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Isn’t it a bit of a stretch to call 15+5 time control "slow"?

Isn’t it a bit of a stretch to call 15+5 time control "slow"?

@pierremarc You're not wrong, it's definitely a bit of a stretch! However, I can understand that people with busy lives who want to improve at chess might not exactly have the time for classical. Also, online classical games outside of organized teams and events tend to be less fun and less instructive; if you're winning, quite often the opponent simply runs down the clock. While 15+5 isn't exactly slow, for someone who mostly plays blitz and bullet rapid can be a breath of fresh air that allows them to think through their moves a bit more.

@pierremarc You're not wrong, it's definitely a bit of a stretch! However, I can understand that people with busy lives who want to improve at chess might not exactly have the time for classical. Also, online classical games outside of organized teams and events tend to be less fun and less instructive; if you're winning, quite often the opponent simply runs down the clock. While 15+5 isn't exactly slow, for someone who mostly plays blitz and bullet rapid can be a breath of fresh air that allows them to think through their moves a bit more.