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Originally posted by ebutaljib:
If you are to slow for blitz (I know I am) then use the longer time controls, but give computer the same time.

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Originally posted by IBeatCassie900X:
Hey, I've been playing a lot of CM10 lately after years of chess inactivity. More specifically I've been playing a lot against the CPU personalities, but I've found the time control games really frustrating.

It seems to be plain impossible for the CPU to ever lose on time. Once they get into a "danger zone" they just start making moves instantly or near-instantly and don't even lose a second off of their time! I've played games where the CPU makes 10, 15 moves in a row without losing a second - conveniently once they are low on time.

Conversely, the CPUs will seem to drain their time even when it seems they don't need it - the moves they make in the magical "1second" seem just as accurate (according to their rating) as the moves they make after thinking for 3 minutes.

Lately I've found myself giving separate time controls when facing CPUs. Even at splits of 5 minutes per game vs 45 minutes per game the CPUs have still never come close to losing on time. To me, they still seem accurate with their moves, but I was wondering if anyone else had 2cents to throw in on this?

Anyone else do something like this or am I really handicapping the CPU?