Bullet · 3 min, no increment

3+0 Chess Clock

Three minutes each, no increment — right on the line between bullet and blitz, and labelled either way depending on who’s counting.

About the 3+0 time control

Three minutes is exactly the FIDE bullet/blitz boundary, which is why you’ll see 3+0 called both.

There’s a sliver more breathing room than 1+0 — you can afford a couple of seconds on a critical move — but it’s still a speed format where clock management is half the battle.

In short: 3 minutes per player with no increment, in the bullet range. Tap below to start it now, or read more about how the time-control tiers compare.

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Frequently asked

Is 3+0 bullet or blitz?

FIDE puts the boundary at three minutes, so it’s borderline; many online sites file 3+0 as blitz.

Is 3+0 good for beginners?

Still too fast to learn from. Use a rapid control if you want to improve.

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