What is Inaccuracy in chess?
A move that is slightly suboptimal but does not throw away the game.
Inaccuracies are the mildest category of error. They often go unnoticed but can accumulate over a game to create a lost position. Engine analysis after games helps identify these small missteps.
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- BrilliancyA spectacular, usually unexpected sacrifice or combination that is objectively sound and aesthetically striking.
- Elo ratingA number that estimates a player's strength from their results.
- Time controlThe amount of time each player has to complete their moves.
- Bullet chessAn ultra-fast time control with one or two minutes for the entire game.
- Blitz chessA fast time control with three to five minutes per player.
- Rapid chessA time control with roughly 10-30 minutes per player.