FIDE-Listed LEAP Chess Clocks
FIDE-Listed LEAP Chess Clocks
Last reviewed: 14 August 2026. Product features and rule references were checked against the linked sources.
LEAP KK9908 and KK9909 appear in FIDE’s current Digital Clocks equipment table. The KK9908 is listed as a 2017 model, while the KK9909 is listed as a 2024 model. FIDE also published a dedicated announcement confirming that the KK9909 meets the criteria for FIDE Compliant Electronic Chess Equipment under decision CM2-2024/17.
FIDE uses several different equipment terms, including certified, compliant, endorsed, recommended and official. LEAP therefore links the source for each model instead of treating those labels as interchangeable.
Need help matching the clock setting to the rule? See Fischer increment vs Bronstein delay vs US delay.
Which LEAP chess clocks are listed by FIDE?
| Model | Selection condition | Key product features | FIDE evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAP KK9908 | Select when a 140 脳 93 脳 49 mm body, 37 modes and one-battery operation match the purchasing requirements | 37 timing modes, five custom memories, move counter and mid-game time adjustment | Current FIDE equipment list; FIDE recommendation for national federations |
| LEAP KK9909 | Select when a 165 脳 95 脳 65 mm body, 39 modes and a dual-colour lever match the purchasing requirements | 39 timing modes, multi-period programming, custom memory and dual-colour lever indicator | FIDE endorsement announcement; decision CM2-2024/17 |
What does FIDE listing mean for a chess clock?
FIDE’s technical requirements cover areas that matter during organised play: readable displays, clear indication of the running side, low-battery indication, support for official time controls and the ability for an arbiter to correct time and move counts. A listing gives buyers a direct public source for the model’s status. Tournament organisers should still check the regulations for their specific event and use the same clock type across the playing hall where required.
KK9908 or KK9909: which should you choose?
Choose the KK9908 when portability and compact storage are priorities. Choose the KK9909 when organisers want a larger body, more pre-programmed modes and a colour-coded lever that is easier to monitor from a distance. Both models provide programmable timing modes. Select KK9908 for the smaller published dimensions and KK9909 for 39 modes, a larger chassis and a dual-colour lever; then compare the quoted price.
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Can clubs and tournament organisers order in volume?
Yes. LEAP offers club and volume pricing. Availability and delivery options are confirmed in each quotation. For a larger order, request a freight quotation. Use sea freight only when the quotation confirms that its total cost and delivery date meet the order requirements. Ask for current availability, delivery options and expected timing before confirming an event deadline.
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