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Chess clocks

Chess clocks

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Right-click the clock window to select

 

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Chess players use a double clock to record the times taken by both sides. The clock on the left records White's time, the one on the right records Black's time.

 

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The double digital clock shows the total time at the top and the time for the last move below.

 

clock2

 

The difference clock shows the time difference between you and the engine:

 

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The left clock displays your absolute time. The right time displays the difference to the engine time. In the above example, you are 29 seconds ahead.

 

You can right-click the clock window and switch to an analog clock. You can also add an engine logo.

 

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There is also a photo-realistic "Garde" chess clock. You can zoom in and out, and also press the left mouse button to tilt and swivel it.

 

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Generate/do-it.gif   Note: You can set the time controls for "Blitz" or "Long games" by right-clicking the chess clocks.