Report updated Apr 24, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Chess Clock Premium is an established games app that is completely free. With a 4.6/5 rating from 24.5K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Chess Clock Premium?

Chess Clock Premium is a utility app designed for over-the-board chess players to manage match timing. It provides pre-set controls for various game formats and supports increment time settings.

Current Momentum

v2.2

- Water ripple mode! - More game control settings - Themes

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What makes this app unique?

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What Are The Key Features?

Pre-set Timer ControlsStandard

Includes built-in configurations for Blitz, Classical, and Bullet chess formats.

Increment SupportStandard

Allows for time controls that include increments per move.

Simple InterfaceStandard

Designed for ease of use during live chess matches.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

Daniel Ricciotti

(104)

Equipping niche professionals and hobbyists with high-precision utility tools for video production, competitive chess, and travel.

Portfolio

4

Apps

Free 2Paid 1
Travel67%
Photo & Video33%

Who is Daniel Ricciotti?

Ricciotti has established a foothold by building high-utility tools for specific, technically demanding niches like SMPTE timecode logging and competitive chess timing. The portfolio's strength lies in solving functional pain points—such as on-device transcription for video professionals—rather than chasing broad consumer trends. A recent shift toward AI-integrated travel guides suggests an expansion into location-aware services while maintaining a core focus on utility over entertainment.

Who is Daniel Ricciotti for?

  • Video production professionals (DITs
  • Script supervisors)
  • Competitive chess players
  • Tech-savvy travelers
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Released 3 updates across the portfolio in the last 6 months, with the flagship chess utility receiving a major update in January 2025.

Last release · 28d agoActive apps · 2Abandoned · 2

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The outtake for Chess Clock Premium

Key Takeaways

This is a straightforward, free utility for physical chess games with upcoming plans for customizable time controls.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

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Disclosure

Independent intel to help builders create better apps.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. See methodology.

Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chess Clock Premium, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Chess Clock Premium Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 24, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/chess-clock-premium

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