ChessClock.now is a free two-player chess timer that works in your browser. Choose a preset or custom control, then play with increment or delay on one shared device- No account or download required.
Space switch · P pause · F full screen · S settings · works offline
Set the control before move one, then follow the same move-and-press sequence throughout the game.
Pick a preset or open Settings to enter the starting minutes, bonus type and bonus seconds.
Check both sides, then start the clock for the player who makes the first move.
After completing a legal move, press your side once to stop your timer and start the opponent’s.
Pause for an interruption. Use Finish when the game ends so the result can appear in game history.
New to clock play? Read the complete guide to using a chess clock. The timer methodology explains how elapsed time, increment and delay are calculated.
A chess clock gives both players a separate time bank and runs only one timer at a time. Our chess clock guide library explains the controls, rules and time-management skills behind the tool.
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Good clock use is not “moving fast.” It is recognizing which decisions deserve investment and leaving yourself enough time to finish the work.
Spend time where another minute can change the answer.Read the full guide
Set up, operate and understand a chess clock without slowing down the game.
Explore desk →Classical, rapid, blitz, bullet, increment and delay- What each format asks of a player.
Explore desk →Practical clock handling, etiquette and event preparation for serious over-the-board play.
Explore desk →Build a healthier thinking rhythm, diagnose time trouble and rehearse pressure deliberately.
Explore desk →How chess clocks work, where they came from and how to choose accessible hardware.
Explore desk →A plain-English guide to setting, starting, pressing and pausing a two-player chess clock.
7 min read →The practical rules and habits that prevent clock disputes in casual and tournament chess.
8 min read →Build a correct custom time control and verify it before play begins.
6 min read →A practical preset chart for casual games, clubs, training and quick rematches.
6 min read →Plain-English definitions of chess clock terms, symbols, controls and tournament phrases.
8 min read →Understand long-form chess controls, stages, added time and how to pace a serious game.
9 min read →Your last settings stay on this device. No signup wall, no ad between you and the clock.