user14648: I am currently participating in a chess competition and they have kept the timer as 30 seconds per move. If you cannot move within 30 seconds, the move gets passed on to the other player. Is this possible?

user-1: It is possible because with the move being given to the opposing player, they could take that move to their advantage and get you into a checkmate. I believe that this type of variation is interesting and very possible. 

user14694: No. Then there would be no Zugzwang. Zugzwang would mean draw.
This type of time control removes a very important concept in chess and thus reduces the depth and beauty of the game.

14648: <p>I am currently participating in a chess competition and they have kept the timer as 30 seconds per move. If you cannot move within 30 seconds, the move gets passed on to the other player. Is this possible?</p>
 -1: <p>It is possible because with the move being given to the opposing player, they could take that move to their advantage and get you into a checkmate. I believe that this type of variation is interesting and very possible. </p>
 14694: <p>No. Then there would be no Zugzwang. Zugzwang would mean draw.
This type of time control removes a very important concept in chess and thus reduces the depth and beauty of the game.</p>
