t's more than enough for private use and tournaments always use the clocks of their local chess-clubs (where they are used regularly!) so you don't have to bring your own.
This is B.S. you mooch. In general, clubs provide a very small number of clocks, if any.
It's not really B.S., it's just that he's from Germany. In Europe chess clubs own plenty equipment, and they organize the tournaments. You only use your own set at home.
if you play OTB touneys you need one. for casual games use the chess clock built in to the chess.com moble app on you moble device. It's free and you prbably already have it.
If you play OTB outside a club then sure. With a clock it's always a more real, more serious game. It's also more fair on the faster player. I use my clock very rarely because most people who come over don't want to play. Clubs and tournaments always have clocks here so I'm not taking that into account. If you feel bad about that, act accordingly.
There is always a clock provided in our league, but I think I'm buying one, just because I prefer digital displays and the automatic addition of extra time, rather than fiddling around with an analogue one, checking clocks, etc. Plus I have trouble reading analogue clocks :)
well i am now seriously considering buying a chess clock, hopefully digital
I guess if your local clubs don't supply one normally then it's practically a must have - but mostly we just use the communal ones - after all we do pay subs so I don't feel bad about it - but I like having stuff :)
Playing blitz chess with a clock is really a lot of fun! You can find chess clocks at the best price on my website: http://www.chesspdx.com
Yeah, I'd get one. In the US clocks are not provided.
depends on which tournament. Some tournaments do have them provided, but not many.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
LOL or also older players to move slowly.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
LOL or also older players to move slowly.
But do you want a good game or a game that just went fast with lots of bad moves? :/
Honestly, I'm pretty sure those players would just request to play with no clocks or they might not play at all. Then no one is happy, least of all the clock.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
LOL or also older players to move slowly.
But do you want a good game or a game that just went fast with lots of bad moves? :/
Honestly, I'm pretty sure those players would just request to play with no clocks or they might not play at all. Then no one is happy, least of all the clock.
How about neither? Playing against some people can be pulling teeth. 30 minutes per side should be plenty for an at-home casual game.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
LOL or also older players to move slowly.
But do you want a good game or a game that just went fast with lots of bad moves? :/
Honestly, I'm pretty sure those players would just request to play with no clocks or they might not play at all. Then no one is happy, least of all the clock.
How about neither? Playing against some people can be pulling teeth. 30 minutes per side should be plenty for an at-home casual game.
G/30 is "quick" chess. G/90 makes for a good game. (G/60 is something of a compromise.) In any event, a clock is handy for any agreeable time control.
Even if you only play casual games at home clocks are a god send against slow playing family members.
LOL or also older players to move slowly.
But do you want a good game or a game that just went fast with lots of bad moves? :/
Honestly, I'm pretty sure those players would just request to play with no clocks or they might not play at all. Then no one is happy, least of all the clock.
I can play a game that goes slow with lots of bad moves too so it all evens out.
If you have insufficient motivation to acquire and use an inexpensive chess clock, then you likely also have insufficient motivation to learn to play decent chess. Try a different and less challenging game.
I can't stand this kind of nose in the air, "I'm smarter than you," attitude. He doesn't have to buy a chess clock to be a serious player. If he's gonna play in tournaments, then yes, get one, otherwise, get an app on your phone, but never apologize to someone who is being a jerk.
halogenic wrote:
bananaboatcaptain wrote:
If you have insufficient motivation to acquire and use an inexpensive chess clock, then you likely also have insufficient motivation to learn to play decent chess. Try a different and less challenging game.
I can't stand this kind of nose in the air, "I'm smarter than you," attitude. He doesn't have to buy a chess clock to be a serious player. If he's gonna play in tournaments, then yes, get one, otherwise, get an app on your phone, but never apologize to someone who is being a jerk.
We'll said sir, I agree with your rebuke of his snobbish and pompous attitude.
It can also be used as a general timer. If you decide not to use it anymore, it's easy to sell. There are demands out there. Or you can buy a used one.