Documentation
Guides and references for TournaChess features.
For Organizers
Club Management
Setting up and managing your chess club on TournaChess
Creating Tournaments
Tournament setup, sections, and configuration options
Tournament Registration Types
Understanding full tournament vs per-round registration modes
Running Tournaments
Pairings, results entry, and round-by-round tournament management
Player Check-In
Track player arrivals on tournament day with the check-in system
Prize Calculation
USCF-compliant prize distribution for rated tournaments
Registration & Payments
Configuring registration options and collecting tournament fees
Recurring Series
Setting up weekly, biweekly, or monthly tournament schedules
TV & Projector Displays
Setting up venue displays for pairings, standings, and entry lists
Roles & Permissions
Understanding the role hierarchy and managing team access
Grand Prix User Guide
Creating and managing Grand Prix tournament series
Ratings Integration
Ratings Overview
Rating types, results export, and how ratings work across USCF, FIDE, and NWSRS
USCF Integration
USCF rating lookups, membership validation, rating calculations, and event import
FIDE Integration
FIDE ID validation, ratings, titles, compliance, and dual-rated events
NWSRS Integration
Northwest Scholastic Rating System — player lookup, registration, and results export