30 + 20 Time Control

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Tactician33

Hello!

Im thinking about going to a tournament over the board next week. The time control is 30 + 20 so I was wondering how long a game with this time control can be? Ive never played with this time control and its important for me to know that information before signing up. Thanks!

EuweMaxx

my guess would be around 1.5 hours , little less tbh

tygxc

#1
Assuming 60 moves that would be 110 minutes.
Most chess games are essentially decided by move 30.
I recommend to start at 80 seconds per move, so as to reach 0 time on move 30 and then finish on increment.

Tactician33

Thank you for the answers!