Chess Clocks: Mechanical & Digital Timers

Mechanical and digital chess clocks

Here you’ll find chess clocks with two dedicated timers for chess tournaments, equally suited to training during your chess games. This system couples two small clocks, linked together, allowing you to count down each player’s thinking time during play.

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Mechanical blue analogue chess clock with transparent case, gold-tone dials

Chess Clocks

Mechanical Chess Clock in Blue with Transparent Case

€133.94

DGT 1001 black and white chess clock seen from the front, screen showing 0:15:00 on each side

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1001 Chess Clock, Black or White, No Bonus or Delay

€49.13

DGT 1500 grey chess clock seen from the front, tenths of a second on the screen and five buttons below the screen

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1500 Chess Clock, Grey or Blue, with Tenths of a Second

€59.29

Brown DGT 1002 Bonus chess clock with beige top, front view, screen showing the word bonus and 0:10

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1002 Bonus Chess Clock, Added Time Before Each Move

€52.57

Black DGT 1005 Byo-yomi go clock, front view, two periods and byo-yomi hourglass on screen

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1005 Byo-yomi Go and Shogi Clock, AA Battery Included

€54.83

Beige DGT 1006 backgammon clock with brown top, front view, screen showing time and D delay

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1006 Backgammon Clock with Delay Before Each Move

€54.83

DGT 1500 GothamChess chess clock, front view, screen with tenths of a second and yellow buttons

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 1500 GothamChess Chess Clock, Limited Edition for Blitz

€61.03

Burgundy DGT 2010 chess clock, front view, screen showing both periods with bonus

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 2010 Chess Clock, Official FIDE Clock with 22 Pre-set Time Controls

€82.02

Red DGT 2500 chess clock, front view, large two-period screen and five buttons

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 2500 official FIDE chess clock, not compatible with e-Boards

€88.67

DGT 3000 Limited Edition chess clock, front view, wood-effect casing and screen in Fischer time control

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 3000 Limited Edition Wood-Effect Chess Clock, FIDE-Approved

€105.40

DGT Echo talking chess clock in yellow and black, front view, two earphones plugged in on each side

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT Echo Talking Chess Clock for Blind and Partially Sighted Players

€277.54

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DGT 3000 red chess clock viewed from the front, screen displaying both times in Fischer cadence

DGT Chess Clocks

DGT 3000 FIDE-approved chess clock, connects to DGT e-Boards

€101.06

Mechanical amber chess clock with red hands and vintage elegance - Le Palais Des Echecs

Chess Clocks

Amber Analogue Mechanical Chess Clock with Transparent Case

€145.98

How do chess clocks work?

Once the game has begun, the system can be started. From there, it works on a back-and-forth basis, continuously tracking playing time until the game ends.
Each player has their own clock, with a button positioned just above it. By pressing this button after making a move, a player stops their own countdown while simultaneously starting their opponent’s. Each player has their own limited time, set in advance by the organisers or the players themselves.

Frequently asked questions

Mechanical or digital chess clock: which should you choose?

The wind-up mechanical clock, with its flag, is appealing for its classic look and needs no batteries; quartz models do require one. It cannot handle increments. The digital clock offers various time controls, including Fischer or increment settings, and suits tournament play. For club or competitive use, we recommend choosing digital.

What is Fischer time control?

Fischer time control adds a few seconds to a player's clock after each move played. It prevents endgames being played out in a matter of seconds. A common setting is three minutes with a two-second increment. Only digital clocks allow this setting.

How do you set a chess clock?

On a mechanical model, both dials are set to the same position, then time starts when you press your opponent's button. On a digital model, you choose the time control from the menu, confirm it, then the first player starts their clock. The instructions on each product page detail the steps.