TournaChess
Currently in Beta

Free During Beta.
Premium Plans Coming Soon.

TournaChess is completely free during our beta period. Every feature. Every tournament. No limits. When we launch premium plans, early adopters will receive special pricing.

Questions? Contact us at contact@tournachess.com

About Our Pricing

All features listed below are available now at no cost. Premium subscription plans will be introduced as we exit beta, with details announced in advance. Early adopters who join during beta will receive special pricing when premium plans launch.

The Complete Chess Tournament Platform

Everything you need to run professional chess events—from club nights to rated tournaments.

Powerful Tournament Engine

Professional-grade Swiss pairing with the flexibility to handle any tournament format.

Swiss System pairing with a proven pairing engine
Optional manual pairing with intuitive drag-and-drop interface
Multiple sections of any size with custom settings per section
Edit pairings (board, player, or color) before a round starts or retroactively
Configurable tie-break options
Comprehensive BYE management interface by directors and requested by players during registration
1-click result entry for common outcomes
Edit past round results when corrections are needed
Flexible board number allocation: sequential, per-section pools, or tournament-wide pools

USCF & FIDE Ratings Support

Run officially rated events with automated rating lookups and streamlined reporting.

USCF-rated sections with automated rating lookups
FIDE-rated sections with title and rating integration
Combined USCF+FIDE rated sections
USCF and USCF+FIDE report export for easy submission
Player title display (NM, FM, IM, GM, etc.)
USCF performance ratings and estimated post-event ratings

Seamless Registration

Flexible registration options from walk-ins to advance online signups with payment processing.

Public registration—no account required for players
Private registration for members-only events
USCF and FIDE ID validation
Custom fields for registration forms
Collect registration fees using Stripe integration
Manage payment status for in-person payments
Multiple entry options with different fees per section
Email confirmations sent automatically to players
TD quick-add from past registrations or USCF database search
BYE request handling with configurable rules
Optional email notifications to TDs for each registration

TV & Projector Displays

Professional displays for your tournament venue with live updates.

Dedicated display views for entry lists, pairings, and standings
Real-time updates—no manual refresh needed
Customize: show/hide sections, reorder sections, adjust zoom
Automatic QR code for players to view tournament on their phones
Optimized for large screens and projectors

Multi-TD & Club Management

Built for clubs with multiple directors and varying access levels.

Multiple TDs supported with their own user accounts
Built-in guest TD account with limited access for helpers
Role-based permissions: Owner, Admin, Tournament Director, Member
Print registrations, pairings, and standings—all sections or per-section

Grand Prix & Tournament Series

Track standings across multiple events for season-long competitions.

Automated Grand Prix scorekeeping across multiple tournaments
Dedicated Grand Prix standings page
Award bonus points for custom achievements
Automatic participation point awards
Display standings per section or overall

Flexible User Accounts

Accounts for organizers, optional for players—with family-friendly features.

Player accounts optional—guests can register and play
Login with email/password or Google
Manage multiple player profiles from one account (perfect for parents)
Per-club permission levels: Admin, TD, Member

Ready to Run Your Next Tournament?

Join TournaChess during our beta and access every feature for free. Help shape the future of chess tournament management.