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Explainer: What are the different formats of chess?
(G.N.S) DT.30 Internationally, chess is played in three formats, namely, classical, blitz and rapid; the main difference being time allotted to make a move.Some players are more competent in one format while there are the ones who are equally proficient in all three.Magnus Carlsen was the World Champion across all three formats at