Does playing blitz make one a stronger chess player?

It should. Here's how it can help you: * You play the openings you usually play. This will allow you to get more familiar with the move order, opening nuances, and the resulting positions. * You still try to make good chess moves. read more

Playing blitz makes you a stronger blitz player. It has little effect on your classical skill. At best, you'll learn to recognise some tactical shots instantly, but at worst, you'll make moves without thinking sufficiently deeply. These effects balance out each other, I think. read more

If you’re trying to become a good chess player we clearly know that too much blitz chess is bad for your game, but that doesn’t automatically mean that a little bit is good, or at least not harmful for your game. read more