Clock management without rushing

I tested “Clock management without rushing” in a few practice games. The biggest difference was writing down what information I actually gained before making the next move.

One counterpoint on “Clock management without rushing”: the same plan can become predictable if I use it every round. I try to keep a second option ready.

For a newer player thinking about “Clock management without rushing”, I would practise one small position at a time and talk through the choices after the game.

I keep a short note after each match about “Clock management without rushing”. Looking back at those notes helped me spot when my assumptions were wrong.