Chess Clock

The chess clock is a tool used in chess and other games to track each player's time. Here's how to use this digital chess clock:

Basic Operation:

Set the desired time for each player in the Settings tab
Click "Start Game" to begin the clock (Player 1's time will start counting down)
When a player completes their move, they press their button to stop their clock and start the opponent's clock
The game continues until one player's time runs out

Time Controls:

Classical: Longer time controls (e.g., 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment)
Rapid: Medium time controls (e.g., 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment)
Blitz: Fast time controls (e.g., 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment)
Bullet: Very fast time controls (e.g., 1 minute + 1 second increment)

Increment (Bonus Time):

Increment (or bonus) is time added after each move. For example, with a 5-minute time control and 3-second increment, a player gains 3 seconds after each move.

Common Time Controls:

Tournament Time Controls

90 minutes + 30 seconds
40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes
30 minutes + 30 seconds

Rapid & Blitz

15 minutes + 10 seconds
10 minutes + 5 seconds
5 minutes + 3 seconds
3 minutes + 2 seconds

Tips for Using the Clock:

Press the clock button with the same hand you use to make your move
Always ensure you've properly stopped your clock before your opponent moves
Be aware of the low time warning when your time is running short
Practice with different time controls to improve your time management

About Chess Clocks

Chess clocks are essential tools for competitive chess, ensuring fair play by tracking the time each player spends on their moves. Digital chess clocks like this one offer more features than traditional analog clocks.

History of Chess Clocks:

The first mechanical chess clock was invented by Thomas Bright Wilson in 1883. It was first used in a tournament in London in 1883. Digital chess clocks became popular in the 1990s, allowing for more complex time controls like increments and delays.

Time Control Types:

With Increment

A specified amount of time is added to the player's clock after each move (e.g., 2 seconds per move). This prevents games from ending solely on time in positions where one player has a clear advantage.

With Delay

The clock doesn't start counting down until a specified amount of time has passed after the opponent's move. This gives players a cushion for each move without accumulating extra time.

Official Rules:

A player wins if their opponent runs out of time and they have sufficient mating material
If both players run out of time, the game is drawn
If a player runs out of time but their opponent has insufficient mating material, the game is drawn
The player who presses the clock must have made a legal move

This digital chess clock follows standard FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules for time controls and can be used for both casual and tournament play.

Player 1

Player 2

Game Controls

Clock Settings

Player 1 Settings

Player 2 Settings

Sound Settings

How to Use the Chess Clock