Blitz 5+0 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer set to 5 minutes per player with no increment. The most popular online chess time control.
♟️ Blitz 5+0: 5 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 5+0 chess
5+0 Blitz — 5 minutes per side, no increment. The classical online blitz format that millions of players know.
Benefits
- ·More time than 3+0 for serious blitz
- ·Allows actual middlegame planning
- ·Most-played longer-blitz format
- ·Standard club-level blitz
- ·Casual but competitive
How it works
Each side: 5 minutes total. No increment. Average game takes 6-9 minutes. Often two games (one as white, one as black) make a complete match.
Long-running standard for chess.com and lichess. Magnus Carlsen popularised 5+0 in his early online career.
Who uses Blitz 5+0 chess
Casual online blitz, chess clubs, players wanting more time than 3+0 but quicker than rapid.
Blitz 5+0 Chess Timer
Free blitz chess timer set to 5 minutes per player with no increment. The most popular online chess time control.
Related
Frequently asked questions
What is Blitz 5+0?
Blitz 5+0 gives each player 5 minutes with no time added per move. This is classified as blitz chess. Games typically last 5-10 minutes.
Is 5+0 good for beginners?
Blitz 5+0 is suitable for beginners who have learned the basics. It gives enough time to think but keeps games moving. A great stepping stone before trying faster time controls.