About the 5+3 time control
Adding three seconds a move to a five-minute game noticeably softens the time pressure: you can convert a winning endgame on technique rather than racing the flag.
Many players who find 5+0 too brutal in the endgame settle on 5+3 as their everyday blitz control.
In short: 5 minutes per player with 3 second increment, in the blitz range. Tap below to start it now, or read more about how the time-control tiers compare.