Classical · FIDE 90 min, +30s

90+30 Chess Clock

Ninety minutes plus a thirty-second increment — the FIDE classical standard used at the top of the game.

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About the 90+30 time control

This is the control behind elite classical chess: ninety minutes for the whole game, with thirty seconds added every move from move one.

It rewards the deepest calculation, preparation and endgame technique, and games can run for hours. Historically many events added extra time after a set number of moves; the single-phase 90+30 is the modern simplification.

In short: 90 minutes per player with 30 second 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

Is 90+30 used in world championships?

Elite classical title play uses long FIDE controls of this kind, sometimes in multiple stages.

How long can a 90+30 game last?

Often several hours, since the increment keeps adding time on every move.

Other classical controls

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