Online Chess Clock
A chess clock for timing two-player games.
Timing both players
A chess clock is really two clocks — each player's time runs only on their turn, and pressing after a move stops yours and starts your opponent's. This is a chess clock for any two-player game where you want to limit thinking time.
Set the time and use the clock for your game.
Why timed play changes a game
A chess clock transforms a game by adding time as a resource you must manage, which is why competitive chess and many other two-player games use one. Without a clock, a player can think indefinitely, which drags games out and can be used to stall; the clock ensures games finish in a reasonable time and adds genuine strategic pressure, since spending too long on early moves leaves you rushing critical later ones, and running out of time loses the game regardless of the position. This time management becomes a real skill in itself, balancing careful thought against the ticking clock. Chess clocks are used in chess, of course, but also in many other turn-based games and even in some non-game settings like timed debates or turns in meetings. Different time controls suit different games and moods, from long thoughtful games to fast, frantic blitz. For any two-player game where you want to keep things moving and add the strategic dimension of time, a chess clock is the tool that makes every second count.
Online Chess Clock FAQ
How does a chess clock work?
It is two clocks — each player's time runs only on their turn, and pressing after your move stops your clock and starts your opponent's.
Why play with a clock?
It ensures games finish in reasonable time and adds strategic pressure — spending too long early leaves you rushing later, and running out of time loses the game.
Is anything uploaded?
No. It runs entirely in your browser.