Bronstein

[z0mbie]

Can anyone explain me how the Bronstein clock works?

[ruben87]

ofcourse.

There are 3 possible clocks at gravon.

Main rule is there is a personal time and a game time. You have a few seconds per move until your personal time started to count down. When you move within the few seconds your personal time will be the same. When your personal time is reduced to zero (it happens seldom) you lose the game.

Then there is the game time. Its counting down as soon as the game starts. For example the most common clock (in the middle) has 50 minutes (as soon as the game starts, setup time doesnt count). In this case when there is no winner after 50 minutes, the game automatically will be a draw.

When your personal time after a long game is bigger than the game time there is an option to claim a draw when its your turn. The reason for this is cause you can stop moving and the gametime will be over sooner than your personal time.

I would recomment playng with a clock because its more fair. Both players have equal time to think and slow playing doesnt get rewarded. I think the middle clock 50/12/4 (gametime/personal time/time per move) is best. We play it mostof the times in tournaments also.

Some players have a bad connection. Its in that case maybe more fair to them to play without clock.

Hope this helps,

Ruben

[unbiasbob]

Wow Rube, awesome explanation, even I learned something. thx

[tableplay]

This is such a splendid explanation of the Bronstein Clock that it should be archived into a sticky thread.

Cheers, tp

[ruben87]

Thanks guys . I appreciate it.

[z0mbie]

Thanks, it's all clear to me now!

[unbiasbob]