What does the 2nd number represent in 30/0 and 15/10 games?

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funnycheckers

If the 15 is the minutes each player is allowed in a 15/10 game, what does the 10 mean?

chessgdt

that's the time increment, which is a type of delay. after every move, 10 seconds (in this case) is added to the person who made the move's clock.

funnycheckers

thanks Smile