"bullet chess" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bullet chess (uncountable)
  1. (chess, Internet) Chess played at an extremely fast time control, with each side getting one minute (or occasionally slightly more) to make their moves. Wikipedia link: bullet chess Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Chess, Internet Synonyms: bullet Derived forms: hyperbullet chess, ultrabullet chess Related terms: classical chess, rapid chess, blitz chess Translations (Translations): Bullet-Schach [neuter] (German)
    Sense id: en-bullet_chess-en-noun-eYHSfi~c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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