Free Online Chess Clock - Tournament Timer
Chessticker is a free, easy-to-use online chess clock for your games. Set custom time controls with increment for tournament-style timing.
Why Use a Chess Clock?
Chess clocks are essential for competitive play, ensuring both players have equal thinking time. Our digital chess timer replicates traditional tournament clocks with modern convenience.
How to Use This Chess Clock
- Set the desired time for each player (in minutes)
- Add increment time if needed (seconds added after each move)
- Click "START GAME" to begin
- Press "MOVE MADE" after completing your turn
- The clock automatically switches to your opponent's time
Features of Our Chess Timer
- Customizable time controls for both players
- Increment (delay) setting for tournament play
- Clear visual indicators for active player
- Time warning when seconds are running low
- Audible alerts when time expires
- Fully responsive design works on all devices
TIME CONTROLS
Popular Chess Time Controls
Different time controls create varied playing experiences:
Bullet Chess (Extremely Fast)
1-2 minutes per player, often with 1-second increment. Requires lightning-fast moves.
Blitz Chess (Fast)
3-5 minutes per player, sometimes with small increment. Popular for quick games.
Rapid Chess (Moderate)
10-30 minutes per player. Balances thinking time with game length.
Classical Chess (Standard Tournament)
90+ minutes with increment. Allows for deep calculation and strategy.
Benefits of Using a Digital Chess Clock
Digital chess clocks like Chessticker offer advantages over traditional analog clocks:
- Precise time tracking to the second
- Easy to set custom time controls
- Clear digital display
- Audible alerts when time is low
- No mechanical parts to maintain
- Accessible from any device with internet