Candidates Chess: Different time controls for men and women add intrigue

The Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus features varied time controls for men and women. Men face no time increment until move 41, aiming for excitement. Women receive a 30-second increment from the first move. This difference in time management for the first 40 moves has drawn criticism from chess experts.

Mar 30, 2026 - 09:50
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Candidates Chess: Different time controls for men and women add intrigue
The Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus features varied time controls for men and women. Men face no time increment until move 41, aiming for excitement. Women receive a 30-second increment from the first move. This difference in time management for the first 40 moves has drawn criticism from chess experts.

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