Blitz 3+2 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer with 3 minutes per player and 2-second increment. FIDE-recognized blitz format.
♟️ Blitz 3+2: 3 minutes per player with 2-second Fischer increment per move. Tap a player's clock to start. After each move, tap your clock to switch to your opponent.
About Blitz 3+2 chess
3+2 Blitz — 3 minutes + 2-second increment. The 'pro' blitz time control. Most strong players prefer the 2-second increment over 0.
Benefits
- ·Increment prevents pure flag-fall games
- ·Allows endgame technique to matter
- ·Standard tournament blitz format
- ·Stronger play than 3+0 (more time accumulates)
- ·GM-preferred online format
How it works
3 minutes start + 2 seconds added per move made. Strong players accumulate significant time during the opening, allowing for deeper middle/endgame thinking.
FIDE-recognised tournament time control. Many over-the-board (OTB) blitz tournaments use 3+2 as their main format.
Who uses Blitz 3+2 chess
Tournament players, FIDE-rated blitz events, serious online players.
Blitz 3+2 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer with 3 minutes per player and 2-second increment. FIDE-recognized blitz format.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blitz 3+2?
Blitz 3+2 gives each player 3 minutes plus 2 seconds added per move (Fischer increment). This is classified as blitz chess. Games typically last 5-10 minutes.
Is 3+2 good for beginners?
Blitz 3+2 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.