Question 1

What is Fischer increment?

Accepted Answer

Fischer increment adds a fixed number of seconds to your clock after each move. For example, "5+3" means 5 minutes per player with 3 seconds added after each move. This prevents players from losing on time in won positions.

Question 2

How do I switch the clock?

Accepted Answer

Click on the active player's time display or press the Spacebar. This ends the current player's turn and starts the other player's clock. The increment (if any) is added before switching.

Question 3

What do the color warnings mean?

Accepted Answer

Green indicates the active player's clock is running. When time drops below 30 seconds, the display turns red and pulses to warn of low time. When time runs out, the clock stops and declares a winner.

Question 4

Can I pause the game?

Accepted Answer

Yes, press the Pause button or the P key. This stops both clocks. Press Resume or Space to continue. The Reset button (or R key) returns to the setup screen with the original time.

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