Rapid · 15 min, +10s/move

15+10 Chess Clock

Fifteen minutes plus a ten-second increment — a club and improvement favourite, and arguably the best all-round control for getting better.

About the 15+10 time control

The generous increment means you’re never in a pure time scramble, so games are decided by chess rather than the clock — ideal for learning.

It’s long enough for genuine calculation in the middlegame and endgame, but still finishes in well under an hour. If you want one control to improve at, this is the usual recommendation.

In short: 15 minutes per player with 10 second increment, in the rapid range. Tap below to start it now, or read more about how the time-control tiers compare.

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Frequently asked

Is 15+10 good for beginners?

Yes — it’s one of the best. Enough time to think, fair endgames, and a sensible game length.

Why the ten-second increment?

It keeps endgames fair and gives you time to think on every move, rather than racing a flag.

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