Analog clock
by Chess House
A classic analog chess clock with a flag, powered by one AA battery, so there is nothing to wind.
Best forLovers of the old-fashioned flag fall
No increment or delay, so it won’t do for most modern tournaments.
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Starter clockDGT Easy PlusDGTAn inexpensive, cheerful clock with the essential time controls, including increment, from a maker that knows clocks.Under $50Under $50
Best clock under $50Club clockZMF-IIZMFA bright LED clock with touch-sensitive buttons, delay and increment, designed and made in the US, with long battery life.$43Under $50
Club clockDGT North AmericanDGTDGT’s clock for US play, with ten built-in timing methods including US delay. A common sight at American scholastic events.$64.95$50 to $150
Tournament clockDGT 2500DGTA FIDE-approved clock that costs a little less than the DGT 3000, with the time controls tournaments use.$79$50 to $150Goes well with
Best first smart boardSmart boards · Smart boardChessnut AirChessnutA compact board that recognises every piece and lights up your opponent’s moves. It is the board most people buy first.$249.99$150 to $400
Best for learningSmart boards · Teaching smart boardChessUp 2Bryght LabsA Wi-Fi board with a touchscreen that shows legal moves and rates your choices as you play. Chess.com supports it officially.$349.99$150 to $400Chosen because players widely use and recommend it, not because a maker paid to be listed. We don’t earn commissions from these links. Prices change often; check the store before you buy. About this guide
