Also named zeitnot (in German), which is a situation when the player has only a little time to reach time control.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it. Chess can convey as much happiness as a good book or work of music can. However, it is necessary to learn to play well and only afterwards will one experience real delight.
Tigran Petrosian
It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it.
Vladimir Akopian 2012
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016
According to my experiences, in key events, normally the games’ quality is not as high as other major events. Most brilliant games are not found in championships at present.
Garry Kasparov 2014
School is a waste of time for me. I want to be world chess champion, and they can’t teach me anything there.
Robert Fischer 1961