Bullet
The fastest chess there is — sub-three-minute games where reflexes, pattern recognition and clock speed decide everything.
Blitz
Fast, sharp and addictive — blitz is chess played in minutes, not hours. Here’s what it is, why it exists and how to play it.
Rapid
The sweet spot — enough time to actually think, short enough to finish in a sitting. The best format for improving players.
Classical
The traditional, deepest form — hours per game, where calculation, preparation and endgame technique decide outcomes.