I use a Chronos II chess clock (long model) I bought in 2003, and its user manual is very hard to interpret. Settings with delay are well described, but I've learned that it's possible to get it to do increment time as well.
Here is a guide to setting the Chronos to use increments, using mode CH-P5 for timings like 3+2, 5+3, 10+15, 90+30, and so forth. Also I give detailed examples of tournament settings with increment using modes CH-P6 (no move counter) and PR-C1A and PR-C2A (with move counter) for FIDE-type events.
https://www.fleetingimage.com/wij/chess/chronos-II-clock-setting-tips.pdf
Also, here's a small summary of basic operations you can tape to the bottom of the clock.
https://www.fleetingimage.com/wij/chess/chronos-quick-start.pdf
I know the Chronos has been followed by the Chronos GX and other clocks that are easier to set up. I'm posting this just in case my notes about this can help others in my situation who still want to use a Chronos clock but with time settings similar to more modern lichess and FIDE games.
Feedback welcome at my lichess inbox if you find any ways I can improve these guides.
Will-Johnston
I use a Chronos II chess clock (long model) I bought in 2003, and its user manual is very hard to interpret. Settings with delay are well described, but I've learned that it's possible to get it to do increment time as well.
Here is a guide to setting the Chronos to use increments, using mode CH-P5 for timings like 3+2, 5+3, 10+15, 90+30, and so forth. Also I give detailed examples of tournament settings with increment using modes CH-P6 (no move counter) and PR-C1A and PR-C2A (with move counter) for FIDE-type events.
https://www.fleetingimage.com/wij/chess/chronos-II-clock-setting-tips.pdf
Also, here's a small summary of basic operations you can tape to the bottom of the clock.
https://www.fleetingimage.com/wij/chess/chronos-quick-start.pdf
I know the Chronos has been followed by the Chronos GX and other clocks that are easier to set up. I'm posting this just in case my notes about this can help others in my situation who still want to use a Chronos clock but with time settings similar to more modern lichess and FIDE games.
Feedback welcome at my lichess inbox if you find any ways I can improve these guides.
Will-Johnston
Thanks! This is handy. I've had an old Chronos for a while and it's not user friendly, to say the least. I'm always forgetting stuff.
Thanks! This is handy. I've had an old Chronos for a while and it's not user friendly, to say the least. I'm always forgetting stuff.