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Chess Clock

Two-player chess timer with FIDE presets and increment.

A digital chess clock for over-the-board games. Includes FIDE-standard time controls from Bullet 1+0 to Classical 15+10, with Fischer-style increment. Tap your side to end your turn.

How it works

When a player taps their clock, their time freezes (with the configured increment added) and the opponent's clock starts. If either player runs out of time, the game ends with a "win on time" for the opponent โ€” just like FIDE rules.

Formula
Time control notation: [base minutes]+[increment seconds]. So "5+3" = 5 minutes base + 3 seconds per move.

Key features

  • 5 FIDE time-control presets
  • Fischer increment
  • Tap-anywhere UI (huge touch targets for phones)
  • Automatic time-out detection
  • Full-screen display for two players

Common use cases

Home practice games
Get comfortable with time pressure before club night.
Tournaments without a physical clock
A phone or tablet makes a perfectly serviceable chess timer.

Pro tips

  • โ—†Tap firmly on your side โ€” the whole card is the button.
  • โ—†Use Blitz 5+0 for quick warmups, Rapid 10+5 for training games.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • โœ•Tapping the opponent's side by mistake. Some players prefer to shake the phone as "clock is done" ritual.

Frequently asked questions

Does it support Bronstein delay?โ–ผ

Not yet โ€” currently only Fischer-style increment is implemented.

Can I do custom time controls?โ–ผ

Custom controls are coming. For now use one of the 5 built-in presets.