chess timer
Dual-faced timekeeper
A chess timer is a device with two clocks that tracks each player's remaining time in a chess match.
When one player moves, they press a button that stops their clock and starts their opponent's.
Running out of time forfeits the game.
Also called a chess clock.
She slapped the chess timer and leaned back in her chair.
Comparable equivalent
- digitalOf discrete data
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- incrementUnit of increase
- delayEnforced waiting period
countdown · buzzer · beep · ticking · push-button · lever · display · seconds
Swift, overwhelming offensive
One who settles disputes
- round-robinFormat ensuring universal matchups
- pairingsCombinations of two
- tiebreaksMechanisms resolving drawn contests
- adjournmentTemporary suspension of proceedings
regulations · official · standardized · synchronized · recording · scoresheets
Pressing need for action
- tickingRhythmic mechanical sound
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
adrenaline · quick-thinking · scramble · rush · pace · tempo · concentration · focus
Mobile device software
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- screenDisplay or barrier
touchscreen · software · interface · settings
analog
Comparable equivalent
delay · countdown · buzzer · beep · ticking · push-button · lever · display · seconds · minutes
blitz
Swift, overwhelming offensive
arbiter
One who settles disputes
- round-robinFormat ensuring universal matchups
- pairingsCombinations of two
- tiebreaksMechanisms resolving drawn contests
adjournment · regulations · official · standardized · synchronized · recording · scoresheets
urgency
Pressing need for action
- tickingRhythmic mechanical sound
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
heartbeat · adrenaline · quick-thinking · scramble · rush · pace · tempo · concentration · focus · nerves
app
Mobile device software
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
screen · touchscreen · software · interface · settings
- chess gearchessboard, pawns, pawn, rook, rooks
- game timersshot clock, play clock, game clock, pitch clock