Rapid · 25 min, +10s/move

25+10 Chess Clock

Twenty-five minutes plus a ten-second increment — the upper end of rapid, edging toward classical depth.

About the 25+10 time control

With nearly half an hour plus increment, 25+10 gives you time to calculate properly and play a coherent plan, while still wrapping up faster than a true classical game.

It’s common in weekend rapid events and a good step up for players moving from blitz toward longer time controls.

In short: 25 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 25+10 rapid or classical?

Rapid — it’s under the 60-minute threshold where classical begins.

Who plays 25+10?

Rapid tournaments, and players deliberately building toward longer, classical-style games.

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