Accessibility

ChessClock.now supports keyboard operation, persistent player labels, visible focus, reduced motion and live status announcements. Players can report barriers directly to the site.

How the site supports different ways to play

Keyboard controls

Press Space to switch sides, P to pause or resume, R to reset after confirmation, and S to open settings. Each timer is a large button, so the primary clock also works without a pointer.

Visual and motion support

Each timer keeps a persistent side label and uses more than color to show the active player. The interface uses tabular digits for stable countdowns, supports a higher-contrast preference and honors the operating system's reduced-motion setting.

Assistive technology

A live status region announces meaningful clock changes without reading every second. Interactive controls use native buttons, labels and visible keyboard focus. Sound and screen wake lock are optional rather than required feedback.

Report a barrier

If something prevents you from playing or reading a guide, email [email protected] with the page, browser, device and task you were trying to complete. That detail helps separate a content issue from a control or browser problem.