blitz chess noun1 •Chess played at a quick time control, with each side getting about five minutes to make their moves. Blitz chess is played at a variety of time controls, primarily 3+0 (three minutes per side), 3+2 (three minutes per side plus two extra seconds per move), 5+0, and 5+3.Muzychuk, 27, is the reigning women’s world champion in both rapid and blitz chess. — 2017
