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DGT Evolution By: GmXian Xavier

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DGT Evolution

By: GmXian Xavier

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DGT Evolution

The DGT 960 in new colors black and red is available from April 2013. This model will gradually replace the original white/orange DGT 960 version.

It has been a solid choice for players wanting an ultra-compact clock with a wide variety of features including international FIDE standards.

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1985: The first DGT

The first DGT clock was built in the mid-'80s by Ben Bulsink. At that time, he was a student at the Technical University Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands; now he is R&D manager of DGT Projects.The clock was reviewed by the magazine of the Dutch Chess Federation, who called it "the perfect chess clock." There was one problem, however: The clock was handmade, and much too expensive for the average chess player. After only about 60 of these clocks were made, Bulsink moved on to a job at the university.

In 1992, Bulsink was contacted by chess teacher and organizer Albert Vasse, who would become DGT Projects' manager of marketing and sales.In the book of the first Melody Amber tournament, Vasse read that the tournament's sponsor, Joop van Oosterom, wanted to use the Fischer timing system in the next tournament. Vasse and Bulsink offered to build the clocks for that tournament. They got the job.

With a mutual friend, Paul Arentz, Vasse and Bulsink investigated the options for mass producing an electronic chess clock. Arentz later left the company. After the positive reaction to the DGT at the Melody Amber tournament, the partners met with the board of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). This was at the start of the 1993 world championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Jan Timman. Two months later, at the FIDE General Assembly in Curitiba, Brazil, awarded a three year contract to DGT Projects to produce "the official FIDE chess clock."

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1994: The DGT Fide Clock

One example is the large lever on top. It's not only easy to hit in blitz or time-scramble situations, but it clearly shows which player's turn it is to move - from up to 20 meters away.

The DGT Fide clock has 12 timing systems suited for chess and many other games like xiangqi (chinese chess), go, scrabble®, checkers, etc. It is very easy to use, and electronically accurate. The DGT adds a new dimension of excitement to your game!

This model was replaced by the DGT 2000 in 1998.

• Since it was introduced in 1994, many DGT FIDE Chess Clocks have been sold around the world. The clock was created in cooperation with the World Chess Federation (FIDE), and is the only digital clock that fully conforms with the FIDE Laws of Chess.

• The DGT FIDE clock was the first digital clock to be widely accepted in the chess community, although attempts to introduce an electronic chess clock had been made since the '70s. The DGT clock was succesful where others failed because it was developed from a chess player's point of view.

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1994: The DGT Plus Clock

The DGT Plus was developed in 1994 in special cooperation with the European Go Federation (EGF), for use in the European Go championship in Maastricht. The DGT Plus has the ability to make a sound at the approach of a time limit - a short buzz at 10, 5, 4, 3 or 2 seconds before 0.00, and a long buzz during the last second.Why did the EGF ask for this feature? The standard Go tournament timing method byo-yomi has always required an arbiter with a stopwatch to stand by the board near the end of the game and announce the game's last seconds. This allows the player to keep concentrating on the board, rather than watching the clock (i.e., a standard chess clock). The DGT Plus makes this manual announcement unnecessary.

The DGT Plus's buzzer option is also useful in chess. Since the introduction of the Fischer and FIDE timing methods, players can approach the time limit many times during a game. The buzzer helps players make their moves in time without requiring them to look at the clock and take their concentration away from the board.The World Chess Federation (FIDE) acknowledged the value of this feature. FIDE's new Laws of Chess, enacted by the General Assembly in 1996, state that an audible signal is allowed at the approach of the time limit.The DGT Plus is replaced by the DGT XL and not manufactured anymore.

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1996: The DGT Topmatch Clock

The DGT TopMatch Clock is similar to the famous DGT FIDE chess clock, with an added serial interface that allows it to connect to the DGT electronic Chessboard. This model is replaced by the DGT XL and not manufactured anymore.

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1998: The DGT 2000 Clock

The DGT 2000 introduced several minor improvements over the DGT Fide model, including more clear and robust displays. As proven top-quality product, it is still used in many tournaments all over the world. The DGT 2000 was the best selling digital chess clock ever with over 250.000 clocks sold world wide. It was replaced by the DGT 2010 and is no longer produced.

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2001: The DGT DigiBlitz Clock

Especially for personal use, DGT Projects developed the DigiBlitz. With large displays, an optional buzzer, count down and count up timing methods, this model offers much for a low price. Not manufactured anymore, now we offer the DGT Easy Game Timer.

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2003: The DGT XL Clock

The DGT XL, was introduced during the Dutch Team Playoffs in 2003. It is based on ten years of experience in the chess market. The clock has extra large displays, an option to display messages (great for internet chess), more timing methods, including an upcount method for use with Scrabble®, easier operation, a buzzer and it connects to the DGT electronic chess board too.

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2005: The DGT Easy and DGT Easy Plus Clock

The DGT Easy and the DGT Easy Plus were introduced in 2005. The Easy Plus includes the possibility of delaying the countdown or adding extra time with each move. The DGT Easy is thé digital chess clock for everybody and for every game. It combines high quality with absolute simplicity and is player friendly. The DGT Easy is ideally suited for chess clubs, schools and home use.In 2007 the DGT Easy clocks were redesigned in new and sparkling colors!

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2007: The DGT 2010 Clock

The DGT 2010 was introduced in 2007 and received the status of `official FIDE chess clock`in June 2008 after four top-level arbiters conducted tests and concluded that the clock is in full accordance with all FIDE rules and regulations.

The DGT 2010 is the successor of the DGT 2000.

An improved version of the DGT 2010 was released in October 2010.

To distinguish it from the previous model the new model has blue buttons.

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2008: The DGT960 Foldable Clock

This game timer was developed as a handy foldable pocketsize chess clock with a Chess960 randomizer to automatically generate Chess960 starting positions. Chess960 was introduced by Bobby Fisher. In 2009 the Presidential Board of the World Chess Federation FIDE accepted the rules for Chess960 (or Fischer Random Chess) as the only other variation of chess and included it as an appendix to the Laws of Chess.

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2010: The DGT CUBE

A great new concept introducing a game timer that can be used with all boardgames, cardgames or other games. The Cube has six clocks, one on each side, for a maximum of six players. Each clock can be set with an individual time for each player. Options include gametimer and movetimer settings.

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2011: The DGT Pyramid

The DGT Pyramid is a simpler version of its big brother the DGT Cube with only four clocks, one on each side, for a maximum of four players.

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This handy pocket timer has the Chess960 generator. Press the 960 button and a randomly chosen Chess960 starting position will be shown on the display. Chess960 is the only other form of chess that is officially recognized by the World Chess Federation FIDE. Every game starts from a different position and the chess pieces are placed in one of 960 different possible starting positions.

This idea of former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer has been the most important improvement in chess in the last 500 years.

With Chess960 players must start creative thinking from the first move as any knowledge about the theory of chess openings is not useless. Chess960 brings many chess lovers back to the chess board.

The revolutionary DGT960 chess clock is a great gadget and the perfect gift item for any chess player. The new way to play! Generate random Chess960

starting positions Big display for easy viewing Bonus and delay timing

included Easy to set

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The Advantages Of Using Chess Clocks

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The Advantages Of Using Chess Clocks

Any tournament player will tell you that a good chess clock is just as important as the board and pieces. What constitutes a good chess clock can often be the subject of heated debate. This is because there a variety of designs and types of chess clocks to choose from and everybody has their personal preference.

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Chess Clocks In Play

Tournaments are the most obvious reason people use chess clocks. Each player has the same amount of time to complete either a set number of moves or for the entire game. If one player runs out of time, they lose the game. It is a good way to ensure the players have a fair game.

Many casual players prefer using a chess clocks as well. Lightening and blitz games are popular and rely on heavily on chess clocks. In lightening games the players will have between 1 and 3 minutes each to complete the game. Blitz uses time controls between 3 to 10 minutes per side.

Chess clocks are also used to handicap games. If one player is much stronger than their opponent, they may only have 5 minutes to complete the game while their opponent has 15 or 20 minutes.

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Chess Clocks As Training Tools

Many instructors use chess clocks to help ensure pupils have memorized various opening lines. By putting strict time controls on the opening sequence of moves, they can easily determine how efficiently a student has mastered an opening. The same methods are also employed in end games to evaluate how well the student understands various principles.

Chess clocks have been around for years and are as important a part of the game as the pieces themselves. If you haven’t played chess on the clock, you are missing out on one of the most exhilarating aspects of the game.