How the chess clock works
White always moves first. Press Start to begin White's time. After making a move, each player presses their own clock to stop it and start the opponent's clock.
Two-player game clock with sound
Online Chess Timer with Sound
Play bullet, blitz, rapid or classical chess with increments, audible move cues and a clear fullscreen clock.
WHITE TO MOVE
1 White moved2 Black movedSpace PauseR Reset
Increment time controls
An increment adds the selected number of seconds after each completed move. Common presets include 3+2 blitz and 15+10 rapid chess.
Chess clock sounds
Keep sound enabled for clear move and game cues, or switch it off for quiet play. Test your device volume before starting a timed game.
Phone, tablet and desktop
The two large clock pads are designed for touch screens and remain easy to recognise in fullscreen mode. For solo timing, use the online stopwatch.