Brackets that build themselves
ChessHost draws the bracket, advances winners, and tracks the whole event so you do not redraw a thing.
Automatic Knockout Bracket
Generate a single-elimination bracket and watch winners advance automatically as you record each result.
Swiss & Round Robin Too
Prefer a format where nobody is eliminated? Switch to Swiss or Round Robin and pairings are still generated for you.
One-Tap Results
Record each result and the bracket updates instantly, moving the winner into the next round with no redrawing.
Bracket on the Big Screen
Put the live bracket and results on a TV or projector with one link, in several clean visual themes.
No more redrawing the bracket by hand
A paper bracket means erasing and rewriting names every time a game ends. ChessHost does it for you. There is no install, no spreadsheet, and no redrawing. Set the field, record results, and the software advances winners through the bracket automatically, all the way to the final.
It runs in any browser on a laptop, tablet, or phone, so you can run the bracket from the device in your hand and show it on a screen for the room. And because it is free to start with no credit card needed, you can run a full bracket without ever reaching for a payment form. Free for events up to 9 players. Events with 10 or more players use a one-time tournament credit from $1.99.
Build your bracket free
Set up a knockout bracket in under two minutes and let winners advance automatically. No download and no credit card needed.
Launch ChessHostFrequently asked questions
What is the best free chess tournament bracket software?
ChessHost is free chess tournament bracket software that builds a knockout bracket and advances winners automatically as you record results. It also supports Swiss and Round Robin and shows the bracket on a TV. Events up to 9 players are free with no credit card needed. Larger events of 10 or more players use a one-time tournament credit from $1.99.
Does the bracket advance winners automatically?
Yes. As you record each result, the winner moves into the next round of the bracket automatically, so you never redraw or rewrite it by hand.
Can I also run a format where nobody is eliminated?
Yes. Besides the knockout bracket, ChessHost supports Swiss and Round Robin, where everyone keeps playing. Pairings are generated automatically in every format.
Is the bracket software free?
Yes. ChessHost is free forever for events up to 9 players, with no credit card. Larger events of 10 or more players use a one-time tournament credit.