Why specify 60+30 or 45+30? Don't know why a 30s increment is so important. They just need to say "the total playing time needs to be at least 90 minutes per player", that way any combination, like 75+15 or 85+5 can be Standard rated. The same for 45+30, at least 75 mins/player.
♟Faster 60- and 45-minute time controls now eligible for ratings and norms, federations to review changes
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