Tap a clock to pass the turn

Chess Timer

A full chess clock with increment, plus optional move recording. Put it on a tablet or laptop between two players and it works exactly like a real tournament clock. Black's side is upside down so it reads correctly from across the board.

Choose a time control

Or set your own

Minutes

Seconds

Increment (sec/move)

For a 30-minute club session the recommended control is 5 minutes plus 3 seconds per move, which finishes reliably inside 18 minutes of play. See the time control math for the full table.