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Simultaneous Chess

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Simultaneous chess is an exhibition format in which one strong player, commonly a master or grandmaster, plays separate games against several opponents at the same time. The exhibitor normally moves from board to board, making a move on each board before returning to the next, while the opponents think between visits. The format tests calculation, memory, time management, and the ability to adapt to many positions.

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What is simultaneous chess?

Simultaneous chess, usually called a simul, is one exhibition player facing several separate opponents at the same time. The exhibitor normally walks from board to board and makes one move on each game. [Chess.com](https://www.chess.com/terms/chess-simul)

How many opponents can play in a chess simul?

There is no fixed maximum for the format: a simul can involve two opponents or several hundred. The defining feature is the one-versus-many setup, not a particular number of boards. [Chess.com](https://www.chess.com/terms/chess-simul)

Is a simul the same as a chess variant where both players move at once?

No. A standard simul consists of multiple ordinary chess games, with each opponent taking a normal turn when the exhibitor reaches that board. [Chess.com](https://www.chess.com/terms/chess-simul)

Is simultaneous chess always played blindfolded?

No, a standard simul lets the exhibitor see the boards, while a blindfold simul removes that visual information as an added challenge. Chess.com treats blindfold exhibitions as a separate form of simultaneous play. [Chess.com](https://www.chess.com/terms/chess-simul)

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