Blitz 3+0 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer set to 3 minutes per player with no increment. Standard blitz format used in online chess.
♟️ Blitz 3+0: 3 minutes per player with no increment. Tap a player's clock to start. After each move, tap your clock to switch to your opponent.
About Blitz 3+0 chess
3+0 Blitz — 3 minutes per side, no increment. The most-played online chess time control globally. Standard chess.com daily Blitz format.
Benefits
- ·Most-played time control in online chess
- ·Quick games (avg 6 minutes)
- ·Tests calculation under pressure
- ·No increment = pure speed test
- ·Standard for online chess matches
How it works
Each side has 3 minutes total for entire game. No time added per move. Standard for online blitz tournaments and casual play.
FIDE classification: Blitz = under 10 minutes total. 3+0 is the most-popular online time control. Hikaru Nakamura's specialty.
Who uses Blitz 3+0 chess
Online chess players (most popular format on chess.com / lichess), blitz tournament players.
Blitz 3+0 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer set to 3 minutes per player with no increment. Standard blitz format used in online chess.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blitz 3+0?
Blitz 3+0 gives each player 3 minutes with no time added per move. This is classified as blitz chess. Games typically last 5-10 minutes.
Is 3+0 good for beginners?
Blitz 3+0 is quite fast and more suited for experienced players. Beginners should start with 10+0 or 15+10 to have enough time to think about their moves.