Rapid 10+5 Chess Timer
Free rapid chess timer with 10 minutes per player and 5-second increment. Popular in FIDE rapid tournaments.
♟️ Rapid 10+5: 10 minutes per player with 5-second Fischer increment per move. Tap a player's clock to start. After each move, tap your clock to switch to your opponent.
About Rapid 10+5 chess
10+5 Rapid — 10 minutes + 5-second increment. The most-popular online rapid format with increment.
Benefits
- ·Most popular online rapid format
- ·Generous increment allows endgame technique
- ·Time accumulates during opening = deep middlegame
- ·No flag-fall losses with winning positions
- ·Approachable for serious online play
How it works
10 minutes start + 5 seconds per move. Average game: 25-35 minutes. The 5-second increment is generous — accumulates significantly across a 60-move game.
Popular online rapid format on lichess. Allows for genuine chess thinking compared to bullet/blitz, while still being faster than classical.
Who uses Rapid 10+5 chess
Serious online players, chess club rapid events, anyone wanting 'real chess' time without classical time commitment.
Rapid 10+5 Chess Timer
Free rapid chess timer with 10 minutes per player and 5-second increment. Popular in FIDE rapid tournaments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rapid 10+5?
Rapid 10+5 gives each player 10 minutes plus 5 seconds added per move (Fischer increment). This is classified as rapid chess. Games typically last 20-40 minutes.
Is 10+5 good for beginners?
Rapid 10+5 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.