Classical · 30 min, no increment

30+0 Chess Clock

Thirty minutes each, no increment — known as G/30 or “action chess”, the fast end of long play.

About the 30+0 time control

At G/30 you have real time to think but no increment to lean on, so the clock can still bite near the end.

It’s a staple of one-day club events because a full tournament fits into an afternoon — faster than true classical, slower than rapid feels in the hand.

In short: 30 minutes per player with no increment, in the classical range. Tap below to start it now, or read more about how the time-control tiers compare.

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Frequently asked

What does G/30 mean?

Game in 30 — thirty minutes for each player for the whole game, with no increment.

Is 30+0 rapid or classical?

It straddles the line. Many bodies rate it like rapid; FIDE-style classical begins around 60 minutes.

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