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Life & fun · March 23, 2026

Chess Clock Mobile

Chess Clock on your phone

What it does

Built a Chess Clock Mobile App in 2 days, for free on the Apple App Store. Current average engagement ~10 mins per day from google analytics. Built this app because I love chess, and love play in person. If you live in Phoenix Az, or coming out to Phoenix would love to play with you! please rip it apart and give feedback :)

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