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

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Official FIDE clock for tournament and club play, with a 17.4 cm wide screen and 36 time options. It does not connect to DGT electronic chess boards.

  • Armageddon, Fischer, Bronstein and US delays, byo-yomi: 26 ready-set options
  • A one-minute penalty added in two button presses, without going through arbiter mode
  • Period change based on move count, following FIDE’s standard time controls
Options36, including 26 preset
ConnectivityNo e-Board
Batteries2 AA included
Guarantee2 years

In the box

  • DGT 2500 clock
  • 2 AA batteries

You will also need

Nothing to add: ready to use.

More information

The new official FIDE clock

DGT presents the DGT 2500 as its new benchmark clock. It is approved and recommended by FIDE, which cites it as “Official FIDE Chess Clock” in its letter dated 25 August 2025, and its instructions state that it complies with FIDE's laws of chess and is suitable for all competitions. Its screen measures 17.4 × 3.1 cm.

A limitation to know before buying

DGT states in its FAQ: the DGT 2500 cannot be connected to a DGT e-Board. It is suitable for tournament play, but not for playing on a DGT electronic chess board with the clock connected to it. If that's your plan, choose the DGT 3000 (reference DGT 23005), which DGT designates for its e-Boards.

Designed for the arbiter and the player

  • Quick penalty: with the clock paused, a minute is added to the left or right side in two button presses.
  • Move-count time control: the forced move counter moves on to the next time period after the set number of moves; for the preset options, this number follows FIDE's standard time controls.
  • Flag bars: these flash when a player's time has run out and remain on screen for 5 minutes after a period change.
  • Freeze: active by default with bonus and delay, it stops both times as soon as one player reaches zero.
  • Checking: a button displays the details of the chosen time control, and the list of options is printed under the clock.

Which DGT clock to choose

Compared with the DGT 2010, the shop's other official FIDE clock, also carrying a 2-year guarantee, the DGT 2500 adds the US delay, preset Armageddon options, the quick penalty function and a wider screen. The DGT 3000, with a 5-year guarantee, is the one you need for an electronic chess board. As for battery life, DGT states up to 4,000 hours of play with the batteries supplied.

Specifications
Casing
19.8 × 11 × 6 cm, red ABS plastic
Screen
17.4 × 3.1 cm
Weight
320 g
Power supply
2 AA batteries, 1.5 V
Battery life
Up to 4,000 hours
Accuracy
Variance of less than 1 second per hour
Options
36, including 26 preset and 10 manual settings
Time methods
Simple time, Armageddon, Fischer, Bronstein, US delay, Japanese and Canadian byo-yomi, Scrabble, hourglass, gong, move timer
Connectivity
None, does not connect to DGT e-Boards
Approval
Official FIDE clock
Manufacturer's guarantee
2 years
User manual

DGT 2500 instructions, including the French section (PDF)

Frequently asked questions
Can it be connected to a DGT electronic chess board?

No. DGT states that the DGT 2500 does not connect to a DGT e-Board. For this purpose, choose the DGT 3000 (DGT 23005).

Is it accepted in competitions?

Yes. It is approved and recommended by FIDE, and appears in the federation's letter of 25 August 2025 among the official clocks.

Are batteries included?

Yes, two AA batteries are supplied with the clock. DGT states up to 4,000 hours of use.

What's the difference with the DGT 2010?

Both are official FIDE clocks with a 2-year guarantee. The DGT 2500 adds the US delay, Armageddon options, a one-minute penalty in two button presses and a 17.4 cm screen compared with 13.5 cm.

Where can I find the list of time controls?

Underneath the clock, where DGT prints all the options. A button also displays the details of the chosen time control before starting the game.

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