1+0 · 3+2 · 5+3 · 15+10 · FISCHER · BRONSTEIN

The free online chess clock & timer.

Bullet, blitz, rapid and classical with Fischer, Bronstein and delay — plus tournament controls, handicap and beautiful themes. Tap a time control and play right now, or get the native app for haptics, themes and stats.

Free · No ads · Plays in your browser
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Google PlayComing soon
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Why ChessTimer

More than a clock.

It keeps the things the most popular chess clock got right — free, no ads, instant — and adds everything it left out.

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Every increment

Fischer, Bronstein, simple (US) delay, or sudden death — all built in, done right.

02

Tournament controls

Multi-stage time controls like 40 moves in 90 min, then 30 min — with per-move increment.

03

Custom & handicap

Build any cadence with one tap, save your favourites, and give each side a different clock.

04

Themes

Graphite & Amber, Midnight, Classic Wood, Mono E-ink and a high-contrast colorblind theme.

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Haptics & sound

Tactile feedback on every move and a flag buzzer — so you never look down in a time scramble.

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Free. No ads. Offline.

No accounts, no tracking, no in-app purchases on the essentials. Works fully offline.

Time controls

Every cadence, one tap away.

Bullet1+0 · 2+1
Blitz3+0 · 3+2 · 5+0 · 5+3
Rapid10+0 · 10+5 · 15+10
Classical30+0 · FIDE 40/90+30
Good to know

Questions

Is the online chess clock free?

Yes — the clock, every time control, custom cadences and themes are free, with no ads and no tracking.

What's the difference between Fischer and Bronstein?

Fischer adds a fixed bonus after every move. Bronstein gives back only the time you actually spent, capped at the increment. ChessTimer supports both, plus simple delay. Fischer Increment, Explained

Does it work for Go, Scrabble or other games?

Absolutely. Any two-player turn-based game works — set a custom control and play.

Do I need to install an app?

No. The clock runs in your browser on any device and works offline once loaded. A native iOS and Android app is coming soon.