G/3;inc2 and a clock without increment or delay capability

[Smythe_Dakota]

@Steve_Immitt

… I’m guessing that most Blitz-rated games have no delay or increment, and most regular-rated games have some delay or increment.

Second part is true, of course. The first part is becoming less and less true as organizers and players become more intelligent.

Bill Smythe

[nolan]

Over 60% of the Blitz games rated since January of 2016 were G/5;d0. Here are the top 5 time controls by games rated (about 83,000 games total):

[code] tc count games

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G/5;d0 1042 51237
G/3;+2 197 12387
G/5;d2 285 7856
G/10;d0 235 4669
G/3;d2 46 2017[/code]

[Micah_Smith]

@Smythe Dakota

@wilecoyote

… I admit that I am rather intrigued and more than slightly puzzled by the popularity of G/3 inc/2. … I would guess that no more than 1% of blitz games last at least sixty moves. … players have more time with G/5 d/0 than with G/3 inc/2 in almost all blitz games.

Nevertheless, I am sure that most people who have actually played G/3 inc/2 will tell you that it has a far more civilized feel than G/5 inc/0. G/3 inc/2 gives you more time precisely in the games where it is most needed.

Bill Smythe

Agreed, plus some people might like the fact that their opponents will usually get less overall time for the game with G/3;inc2 than with G/5;d0.