Fritz 20 Handbook

Blitz games

Contents
Contents

In blitz chess all the moves of the game must be played within a certain time, which is usually given in minutes.

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In addition, you can give a bonus (in seconds) for each move. This is added to the time allocation as soon as the move is executed. It prevents one side from winning a game purely on the basis of the other side running out of time.

You can also give the human opponent a time advantage – for the entire game, or for each move. This can compensate for move entry time, or be a handicap which allows you to think longer than the computer.

Note: You can set the time controls by right-clicking the chess clocks and selecting either "Blitz" or "Long game".

Note: The program uses different scoring modes in the disciplines Bullet, Blitz and long games!

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2
2.1
Ribbons
2.2
Docking Windows
2.3
Standard Layouts
2.4
Window Pane Icons
2.5
The menu bands
2.6
Style specifications
2.7
Board design – 2D board
2.8
Board design – 3D
2.9
New board sounds
2.10
2.11
Adjust thinking time
2.12
Save and load layouts
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
3
Reference
3.1
3.2
Playing levels
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
Infinite analysis
3.6.2
Analysis with the Buddy Engine
3.6.3
FAQ Buddy Engine
3.6.4
Evaluation history in the search
3.6.5
Enter & Analyse
3.6.6
Evaluation of the position
3.6.7
Visualize engine analysis
3.6.8
Extended Engine Information
3.6.9
Full analysis / Tactical Analysis
3.6.10
Example Tactical Analysis
3.6.11
A tip for Full analysis
3.6.12
Deep position analysis
3.6.13
Blundercheck
3.6.14
Commentary symbols in the Fritz Blunder search
3.6.15
Compare analysis
3.6.16
Shootout
3.6.17
Automatic analysis of server games
3.6.18
Blitz & train on Playchess.com
3.6.19
Training questions
3.6.20
Monte Carlo
3.6.21
The Kibitzer
3.6.22
Visualize Search
3.6.23
The Analysis board
3.6.24
Variation board
3.6.25
Visual Evaluation
3.6.26
Animated engine variants
3.6.27
Duration analysis with analysis comments
3.6.28
Tips in the engine window
3.6.29
Chess problems, mate search
3.6.30
Calculating Elo ratings retrospectively
3.6.31
3.6.32
3.6.33
3.6.34
3.6.35
Settings dialog for providers
3.6.36
Engine
3.6.37
Computer
3.6.38
Revenue
3.6.39
Private Users
3.6.40
Ignored Users
3.6.41
Bid Dialog
3.6.42
Ducats
3.6.43
Rating List
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
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Playing levels
Long (tournament) games
1
2
2.1
Ribbons
2.2
Docking Windows
2.3
Standard Layouts
2.4
Window Pane Icons
2.5
The menu bands
2.6
Style specifications
2.7
Board design – 2D board
2.8
Board design – 3D
2.9
New board sounds
2.10
2.11
Adjust thinking time
2.12
Save and load layouts
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
3
Reference
3.1
3.2
Playing levels
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
Infinite analysis
3.6.2
Analysis with the Buddy Engine
3.6.3
FAQ Buddy Engine
3.6.4
Evaluation history in the search
3.6.5
Enter & Analyse
3.6.6
Evaluation of the position
3.6.7
Visualize engine analysis
3.6.8
Extended Engine Information
3.6.9
Full analysis / Tactical Analysis
3.6.10
Example Tactical Analysis
3.6.11
A tip for Full analysis
3.6.12
Deep position analysis
3.6.13
Blundercheck
3.6.14
Commentary symbols in the Fritz Blunder search
3.6.15
Compare analysis
3.6.16
Shootout
3.6.17
Automatic analysis of server games
3.6.18
Blitz & train on Playchess.com
3.6.19
Training questions
3.6.20
Monte Carlo
3.6.21
The Kibitzer
3.6.22
Visualize Search
3.6.23
The Analysis board
3.6.24
Variation board
3.6.25
Visual Evaluation
3.6.26
Animated engine variants
3.6.27
Duration analysis with analysis comments
3.6.28
Tips in the engine window
3.6.29
Chess problems, mate search
3.6.30
Calculating Elo ratings retrospectively
3.6.31
3.6.32
3.6.33
3.6.34
3.6.35
Settings dialog for providers
3.6.36
Engine
3.6.37
Computer
3.6.38
Revenue
3.6.39
Private Users
3.6.40
Ignored Users
3.6.41
Bid Dialog
3.6.42
Ducats
3.6.43
Rating List
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
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