Why is blitz called blitz?

The attacks were authorized by Germany's chancellor, Adolf Hitler, after the British carried out a nighttime air raid on Berlin. The offensive came to be called the Blitz after the German word blitzkrieg (“lightning war”).

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2023-07-05 23:39:51

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Is 1600 a good blitz rating for chess com?
1600 – A player among the top scholastic players on a state or national level. 2000 – Expert Level – A milestone hit by a handful of chess players while they are in grade school. 2200 – Minimum rating to be considered a “Chess Master”. 2400 – “Senior Master”.
2024-02-18 05:12:57

Is using blitz legal?
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2023-12-18 16:24:27

Is blitz better than bullet?
Where rapid chess gives each competitor in a match not more than 15 minutes, blitz chess allows a player to compete for a maximum of 10 minutes. Blitz chess is the most sought-after variant of speed chess and is favoured over rapid and bullet chess.
2023-12-07 01:54:52

Why is it called blitz?
'Blitz' comes from the German word for lightning. Its arrival in the English language can be traced to the German military strategy of Blitzkrieg (literally 'lightning war'), which used tanks and bombers to secure rapid victories at the start of World War II.
2023-08-24 00:36:33

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