DGT 3000 FIDE Championship Chess Clock

♟️ DGT 3000 DIGITAL CHESS CLOCK — THE FIDE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD ♟️

If you've ever watched a top-level chess tournament — the World Championship, the Candidates, a major FIDE open — you've almost certainly seen this clock sitting at the board. The DGT 3000 is the official clock of FIDE, the International Chess Federation, and it has been deployed at the very highest levels of professional chess around the globe. It's not just a clock: it's the benchmark every serious player and tournament organizer reaches for.

What sets the DGT 3000 apart from other digital clocks is its combination of professional-grade precision, a crystal-clear display packed with real-time game information, and the ability to plug directly into DGT electronic chess boards — making it an indispensable tool for clubs running DGT e-boards, coaches who want game data automatically recorded, and tournament directors who broadcast live games using DGT LiveChess software.

Whether you're running a 5-minute blitz tournament, a 40-move classical session with delay, or a full 2-hour FIDE classical game with 30-second Fischer increment, the DGT 3000 handles every time control with ease — right out of the box. It covers all popular formats including Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and two-player games like Go, Draughts, Shogi, and Scrabble™.

⭐ Key Features & Upgrades Over the DGT XL

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  DGT e-Board Connectivity — The DGT 3000 connects directly to all DGT electronic chess boards (Smart Board, Bluetooth Board, etc.). In tournament play, all clock times and moves are registered automatically via DGT LiveChess software. At home, pair it with your e-board to play against a computer or online opponent and see moves displayed in real time on the clock.
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  Extra-Large Display with Full Game Details — The DGT 3000 features a significantly larger and more information-rich display compared to its predecessor, the DGT XL. You can see both players' times, the move counter, and seconds — all at a glance, from the very first move.
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  Seconds Always Shown from the Start — Unlike clocks that only show seconds in the final minute, the DGT 3000 displays seconds for both players from move one. This is essential for rapid and blitz players who need precise real-time awareness.
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  24 Pre-Set Timing Systems — Covers every major time control used in competitive chess — from 5-minute blitz to 2-hour classical with bonus time, multi-period FIDE formats, Bronstein delay, US delay, Canadian Byo-Yomi, and more. No fiddling required for standard events.
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  5 Custom Setting Slots — Need a non-standard time control for your club night or local tournament? Save up to 5 fully customized time settings that the clock will remember for future sessions.
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  Fischer, Bronstein & US Delay — All Included — Every delay method that matters in competitive chess is fully supported. Fischer (add-on increment), Bronstein (delay up to the increment), and US Delay (hold then count) are all built in.
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  Optional Acoustic Time Warning — Toggle an audible alarm that fires when time is running low. Ideal for busy tournament halls where visual monitoring isn't always practical.
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  Time & Move Counter Corrections — Arbiter-friendly: time and move counts can be corrected during a game if an error occurs, without requiring a full reset.
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  Extreme Energy Efficiency + Low Battery Warning — Built to last through long tournament days. The clock will alert you before batteries die so you're never caught off guard mid-game.
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  Multilingual Manual in 6 Languages — Instruction booklet included in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, and Russian — perfect for international tournaments and diverse chess communities.
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  Collector's Chess History Leaflet Included — The box includes a printed leaflet depicting the full timeline of chess clock development and all 16 World Chess Champions — a wonderful touch for history enthusiasts.
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  Multi-Game Compatible — Beyond chess, the DGT 3000 works for Go, Draughts, Shogi, Scrabble™, and any two-player game requiring individual time tracking.

📐 Technical Specifications

⏳ All 24 Pre-Set Timing Options

The DGT 3000 comes pre-loaded with 24 timing configurations covering every major competitive format. Here is the complete list:

🤔 Who Is This Clock For?

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  Tournament Directors & Chess Clubs — The DGT 3000 is the clock of choice for FIDE-rated events and serious club play. Its e-board connectivity, arbiter correction features, and FIDE approval make it the professional's choice for running organized chess.
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  DGT Electronic Board Owners — If you own or plan to buy a DGT e-board (Smart Board, Bluetooth, or Rosewood board), this is the clock designed to pair with it. No other consumer clock integrates with DGT boards the way the 3000 does.
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  Live Game Broadcasters — Connect the DGT 3000 to a DGT e-board and run DGT LiveChess software to broadcast games online — complete with times, moves, and analysis integration. Ideal for clubs that stream games on Lichess or Chess.com.
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  Coaches & Schools — The move counter and large display make it easy to monitor student games. Time controls can be saved in custom slots and recalled instantly between sessions.
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  Dedicated Club & Home Players — If you want the same clock used by grandmasters at the World Championship — one that will last years and handle any time format you throw at it — the DGT 3000 is the definitive answer.