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The Tournament Clock You Can Actually Program
Most chess clocks can keep time. The SilverBack was built to solve everything that happens around the timekeeping: confusing programming, incorrect settings, time penalties, accidental shutoffs, difficult-to-read displays, and equipment that cannot withstand years of tournament use.
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Designed with input from chess players and tournament directors, the SilverBack combines intuitive programming, exclusive tournament functions, and a rugged metal case. It is not merely another digital clock—it is a better tool for serious chess.
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See the Complete Time Control Before the Game Starts
A chess clock should never leave players wondering whether it was programmed correctly.
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Before the game begins, the SilverBack displays the complete time control so both players can verify the settings. This helps prevent misunderstandings, incorrectly programmed clocks, and disputes after the game has already started.
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No guessing. No decoding symbols. Both players can see exactly how the game has been set.
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Programming That Speaks Your Language
Other digital clocks can feel like puzzles. Cryptic codes, complicated button combinations, and small displays make even common time controls frustrating to enter.
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The SilverBack features displays that are 30% taller, providing room for a text-based information line that guides you through programming. Instead of forcing you to memorize codes or repeatedly consult a manual, the clock clearly communicates what you are setting.
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The result is faster setup, fewer mistakes, and more confidence before every round.
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38 Common Time Controls Already Programmed
The SilverBack comes with 38 commonly used time controls already installed, along with dedicated menus for major tournament formats, including:
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US Chess time controlsÂ
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Continental Chess tournamentsÂ
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The National OpenÂ
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Delay and increment formatsÂ
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Multi-stage tournament time controlsÂ
Select the appropriate setting, confirm it on the display, and start playing.
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Exclusive Last Game Recovery
What happens when a clock is accidentally—or suspiciously—turned off during a game?
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With most clocks, the players and tournament director must reconstruct the remaining time and determine whose move it was. The SilverBack eliminates that problem.
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Its exclusive Last Game function remembers:
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The time remaining for both playersÂ
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Which player’s clock was runningÂ
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Whose turn it was when the clock was turned offÂ
Turn the clock back on, restore the game, and continue from the correct position.
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For players, this protects the integrity of the game. For tournament directors, it can prevent a difficult situation from becoming a lengthy dispute.
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Tournament Director Controls
When a penalty or adjustment is required, a tournament director should not have to fight with the clock.
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The SilverBack’s dedicated TD Function provides quick access to each player’s remaining time, allowing an authorized director to add or subtract time without completely reprogramming the game.
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It is faster for the director, less disruptive for the players, and especially valuable during large tournaments where every delay affects the entire round.
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Larger Displays With Better Viewing Angles
The SilverBack’s custom displays are 30% taller than those used in many traditional chess clocks. They are designed to remain visible from sharp viewing angles, helping players, spectators, and tournament directors read the clock more easily.
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The additional display space also makes room for plain-language programming information and complete time-control confirmation.
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A Metal Case Built for Serious Use
Tournament equipment gets dropped, packed into bags, transported between events, and used through thousands of games.
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That is why the SilverBack is protected by a sturdy metal case. It was created for players, clubs, schools, coaches, and tournament organizers who want equipment designed for years of regular use—not another lightweight clock that feels disposable.
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Why Upgrade to the SilverBack?
The SilverBack is for players and organizations that want more than basic timekeeping:
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Plain-text guidance makes programming easierÂ
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The complete time control is displayed before play beginsÂ
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38 common time controls are already installedÂ
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Larger custom displays improve visibilityÂ
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The TD Function makes time adjustments fasterÂ
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Last Game Recovery protects an interrupted gameÂ
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Additional memory provides greater time-control flexibilityÂ
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The metal case is designed for demanding tournament useÂ
A less expensive clock may keep time. The SilverBack helps prevent the programming mistakes, interruptions, disputes, and equipment failures that can affect an important game.
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Built by Chess Players for Real Tournament Conditions
The SilverBack was not designed by people guessing what chess players might need. Chess Gorilla surveyed players and tournament directors, identified the persistent problems with existing clocks, and designed a clock to address them.
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Every major feature has a purpose: make the clock easier to program, easier to verify, easier to manage, harder to disrupt, and durable enough for serious use.
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One Clock. Every Time Control. No Guesswork.
Whether you are preparing for your first rated tournament, managing a chess club, coaching a scholastic team, or directing a major event, the SilverBack gives you a clock you can program confidently and depend on when the game matters.
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Stop fighting with your chess clock. Start playing with the SilverBack.
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