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3+2 Chess Timer

Three minutes plus two seconds after every move. The increment stops games ending in a pure scramble, so it is popular online and over the board.

How to play 3+2

Think early and move fast in simple positions, because each move earns two seconds back. A 40-move game takes about nine minutes in total.

Want another format? Use the quick buttons or Settings, or read how time controls work. For the rules of the clock itself, see how a chess clock works.