Tournament clock
by Chess Gorilla
A newer tournament clock that spells out every setting in plain words and shows the full time control before the game starts.
Best forPlayers and organisers tired of cryptic clock menus
The priciest clock here, and less common outside the US.
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Blitz clockDGT 1500DGTDGT’s simple clock for rapid and blitz, in bright colours and a GothamChess edition.$50 to $150$50 to $150
The clock to buy onceTournament clockDGT 3000DGTThe official FIDE clock, used at the World Championship, the Candidates and the World Cup. It handles every time control there is.$89.95$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 $150
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 $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
