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All chess players that plan to compete in regulated chess tournaments or chess club matches should own a chess clock. Chess clocks are integral to competitive chess and you should own a chess clock that you are comfortable with, that performs well, and has the timing features for your style of chess.
 
From years of tournament experience at the national chess tournament level and scholastic chess, we understand which clocks perform the best, are desired by the top chess players, stand up to the most ferocious chess competitors.
 
While their are many chess clocks available, we recommend 20% of them to 80% of all chess players. The choice really is quite simple despite the number of clock choices.

Premium Digital Chess Clocks

The most outstanding chess clock of all is the Chronos Clock. Performance, features, durability, programmability, recognition, simplicity... besides it's made in USA.

Chess players of all levels choose the chronos chess clock for its widespread appeal and unparalleled performance. It is amazing how this clock is desirable both among scholastic chess youngsters as young as 7 to chess players competing on top boards at US championships. It will last for years, and you'll love it's extensive features and simple design.

Video: How to configure the Chronos Chess Clock for your most common time controls

Watch a video intro and tutorial of the chronos chess clock online! Learn the basic features and how to save your favorite time settings.



Chess Clocks How-to Guide

Understanding the chess clock makes chess a great deal more enjoyable! Your chess clock doesn't have a manual? New to chess clocks? Read this quick chess clocks how-to for tips and advice.

Premium Chess Clocks

There are three chess clocks meeting our highest quality standards. They are ranked here according to their overall desirability.
 
Chronos Chess Clocks - best overall performance
Dueltimer Clock - beautiful, digital wood clock
DGT 2010 Chess Clock - International Tournament Standards - FIDE

Standard Chess Clocks

For kids competing in scholastic tournaments, or all chess players that take chess on a casual or sporadic basis, there are less expensive timers that will do the job. The most popular of these are listed here in the order of popularity
 
Saitek's NEW game clocks are receiving good ratings from players and coaches!! Seems like a great alternative to the "Easy" clocks which have been considered unreliable.


 
digital
Saitek Pro Game Clock III
-latest, full featured, schools, all ages, metal case, 5 second delay
Saitek Scholastic Chess Game Clock -latest, schools, kids, blue plastic case, lower cost
Excalibur Chess Clock II - standard full featured, schools, kids, adults
analog
Hetman Chess Clocks - high quality, traditional chess clocks
Classic Chess Clocks
- high quality, traditional chess clocks
Quartz Chess Clock - schools and individuals, budget import, AA Bat.
Analog Chess Clocks Chronos Chess Clocks Digital Chess Clocks
 
 
 
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Saitek Competition Game Clock - Scholastic Blue
Saitek Competition Game Clock - Scholastic Blue
Retail: $29.95
Price: $26.95 In Stock!

Saitek's new Competition Game Clock is sleek, stylish and brightly colored. Its unique Coach's Favorite feature allows you to edit and save your favorite timer mode. Simple to use, easy to take care of, this is a great new clock by Saitek
Saitek Competition Pro Game Clock III
Saitek Competition Pro Game Clock III
Retail: $49.95
Price: $39.95 In Stock!

Saitek’s new Competition Pro game clock is the clock you can rely on. Rugged enough for the heavy handed and advanced enough to have many timing features, this clock will meet your requirements. Suitable for a variety of games, from competitive chess matches to family games of Scrabble. Can be used for any timed game.
Chronos Touch Chess Clock, WHITE
Chronos Touch Chess Clock, WHITE
Retail: $125.00
Price: $99.95 + Volume Discounts In Stock!

Touch button Chronos enhances the great features of the Chronos!
Chronos Touch Chess Clock, BLACK
Chronos Touch Chess Clock, BLACK
Retail: $125.00
Price: $99.95 +Volume Discounts (Out of Stock)

Chronos - rated the best chess clock by all levels of players.
Dueltimer Champion Wood Chess Clock
Dueltimer Champion Wood Chess Clock
Retail: $89.00
Price: $79.95 (Out of Stock)

The new 2008 version Dueltimer chess clock is made in America. It’s beautiful, strong, and smart. Save money on incredible battery life of 10 years! Plus, turn on the clock and easily select any of 4 settings which you can modify to suit your playing style.
Chronos Chess Clock, BLACK
Chronos Chess Clock, BLACK
Retail: $125.00
Price: $99.95

Now available in black! The most popular chess timer in the USA. Indestructible metal case houses full-featured electronics. Its large, easy-to-read LCD, optional lights and sound, keyboard style sensory buttons
Chronos Chess Clock, WHITE
Chronos Chess Clock, WHITE
Retail: $125.00
Price: $99.95 In Stock!

The most popular chess timer in the USA. A cream colored indestructible metal case houses full-featured electronics. Its large, easy-to-read LCD, optional lights and sound, keyboard style sensory buttons
DGT 2010 Digital Chess Clock
DGT 2010 Digital Chess Clock
Retail: $109.95
Price: $89.95 +Volume Discounts In Stock!

The DGT 2010 chess clock replaces the DGT 2000! Numerous improvements have been implemented! + Larger displays with more info in display + Much easier to program + Buzzer function + Canadian and Japanese byo-yomi + Only 2 batteries (now included in delivery) + New lever mechanism. The DGT 2010 is in full accordance with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) laws of Chess.
Classic Chess Clock - Black
Classic Chess Clock - BLACK
Retail: $74.95
Price: $65.00 (Out of Stock)

The classic chess clock has been the standard for years. It is precise, durable, compact, and universally recognized.
Game Timer Chess Clock II - Excalibur
Excalibur Game Timer II Digital Chess Clock
Retail: $49.95
Price: $44.95 +Volume Discounts (Out of Stock)

Full-featured chess clock with large LCD display. Compact and lightweight, it offers extensive features for chess and other games.
Hetman Analog Chess Clock
Hetman Analog Chess Clock
Retail: $79.95
Price: $69.95 +Volume Discounts

The Hetman Analog Chess Clock is one of the finest analog clocks on the market. It features top quality workmanship from Poland. It has a very attractive design and is well thought-out.
Quartz Chess Clock
Master Quartz Chess Clock
Retail: $29.95
Price: $24.95 +Volume Discounts In Stock!

The Quartz timer's black and white display make things easy to read. Simple operation using one AA battery.
CGL Standard Chess Clock
CGL Standard Chess Clock
Retail: $39.95
Price: $19.95 In Stock!

Simple, easy to understand operation and wind-up powered, kids and adults alike will enjoy these compact, analog chess timers.
Chronos GX TOUCH Chess Clock - Black
Chronos GX TOUCH Chess Clock - Black
Retail: $119.95
Price: $97.00 (Out of Stock)

The Chronos GX combines smaller size with nearly all Chronos features you could want or need! Chronos continues to be USA’s top quality, top performing, and most desirable clock. Designed and manufactured in the USA to rigid standards, with quality metal components, your chess clock will last for decades.
Chronos FX TOUCH Chess Clock - White
Chronos FX TOUCH Chess Clock - White
Retail: $119.95
Price: $97.00 In Stock!

The Chronos FX Digital Game Clock has 8 tournament chess modes, 4 blitz chess modes, and 12 user-preset modes. It has options to save move-times, generate shuffle chess positions, and adjust beeper pitch, amonth other things. The chronos FX is similar to the GX, except that the display is in one large window, instead of two, as in the GX, and the move counter is in the center of the display.  It has the time-on-move feature, and most of the features of the GX, except it does not have any go modes. It is the old style small clock previously called the "Blitz", which was a bad name since it gave the impression that tournament modes were not supported.
Chronos FX TOUCH Chess Clock - Black
Chronos FX TOUCH Chess Clock - Black
Retail: $119.95
Price: $97.00 In Stock!

The Chronos FX Digital Game Clock has 8 tournament chess modes, 4 blitz chess modes, and 12 user-preset modes. It has options to save move-times, generate shuffle chess positions, and adjust beeper pitch, amonth other things. The chronos FX is similar to the GX, except that the display is in one large window, instead of two, as in the GX, and the move counter is in the center of the display.  It has the time-on-move feature, and most of the features of the GX, except it does not have any go modes. It is the old style small clock previously called the "Blitz", which was a bad name since it gave the impression that tournament modes were not supported.
Chronos GX TOUCH Chess Clock - White
Chronos GX TOUCH Chess Clock - White
Retail: $119.95
Price: $97.00 (Out of Stock)

The Chronos GX combines smaller size with nearly all Chronos features you could want or need! Chronos continues to be USA’s top quality, top performing, and most desirable clock. Designed and manufactured in the USA to rigid standards, with quality metal components, your chess clock will last for decades.
10 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
10 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
Retail: $299.95
Price: $249.95

Clearly the best budget chess clock! Large contrasting Black and White features making for easy viewing. The button action is smooth and the clock runs very quietly.
20 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
20 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
Retail: $599.00
Price: $399.95

Clearly the best budget chess clock! Large contrasting Black and White features making for easy viewing. The button action is smooth and the clock runs very quietly.
50 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
50 Master Quartz Club Chess Clocks
Retail: $1,199.00
Price: $799.00

Clearly the best budget chess clock! Large contrasting Black and White features making for easy viewing. The button action is smooth and the clock runs very quietly.
6 Chronos Chess Clocks - Black/Sensor
6 Chronos Chess Clock - Black/Sensor
Retail: $799.00
Price: $549.00

Chronos is the elite chess clock, with extreme durability, and wonderfully smooth operation. It's no wonder the best chess players in the USA love this clock from the scholastic levels to top tournament competitions.
12 Chronos Chess Clocks - Black/Sensor
12 Chronos Chess Clock - Black/Sensor
Retail: $1,499.00
Price: $1,095.00

Chronos is the elite chess clock, with extreme durability, and wonderfully smooth operation. It's no wonder the best chess players in the USA love this clock from the scholastic levels to top tournament competitions.
DGT 960 Digital Chess Clock
DGT 960 Digital Chess Clock
Retail: $39.95
Price: $37.95 In Stock!

This idea of former World champion Bobby Fischer, who recently passed away, has been the most important improvement in chess since 500 years. This chess clock is a gadget that every chess player would wish to have.
   
 

Chess Clocks F.A.Q.

Can any chess timers count up?
Yes. Rarely is this desirable in chess since chess timing is always countdown. However upcount timing is good for other applications! Take for example, the Ontario Curling Association. They use the Chronos Chess Clock to time their curling matches. This clock is very sturdy and has been selected for use in the courtroom and for payroll time tracking. When an employee clocks in, one button on the clock is pressed to start the time. The other side of the clock can keep track of break time or another type of work being performed. 
 
Are there any chess clock manuals available for download?


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