dAGGER: 1. Yes, I agree with this and was also a concern for Sandoz. But the 3 game match would change this considerably. 2. I think these games would actually play faster, though there are now 3 matches in the game.
As you want speed, another idea, what about atomic sabotage (similar to atomic chess)? Or even extinction sabotage (again similar to extinction chess)
(hide) If you want to play a game with an opponent of a similar level, you can define a required BKR range for a new game invitation. Then nobody with a BKR outside this range will be able to see/accept it. (Katechka) (show all tips)