Manage the whole event in one place
ChessHost handles every stage of the tournament so you are never juggling apps, sheets, and printouts.
Easy Registration
Players self-register by scanning a QR code, no app and no account, so your roster fills in live with no typing.
Automatic Pairings
Swiss, Round Robin, and Knockout pairings are generated each round, with byes handled automatically for odd player counts.
Results & Standings
Enter results as games finish and watch rankings and tiebreaks update automatically after every round.
TV Display
Put pairings, live standings, and final results on a venue TV or projector with one link, in several clean visual themes.
One tool for the whole tournament
Managing a tournament usually means stitching together a sign-up sheet, a pairing program, a results spreadsheet, and a way to show standings. ChessHost does all of it in one browser tool. There is no install, no spreadsheet, and no arbiter knowledge required, just create the event and run it from one screen.
It works on a laptop, tablet, or phone, so you can manage registration, pairings, results, and the display from the device already in your hand. And because the essentials are free forever with no credit card, you can manage a full event without ever reaching for a payment form.
Manage your next tournament free
Set up and run your whole chess tournament in under two minutes. No download, no account needed to start.
Launch ChessHostFrequently asked questions
What is the best free chess tournament management software?
ChessHost is free chess tournament management software that covers registration, pairings, results, and standings in one browser tool. Players self-register by QR code, pairings are automatic, and standings can go on a TV. It is free forever, with no credit card and no signup to try.
What does chess tournament management software do?
It handles every stage of an event: player registration, generating pairings each round, recording results, calculating tiebreaks and standings, and displaying everything on a screen. ChessHost does all of this automatically so you do not need spreadsheets.
Can I manage the tournament from my phone?
Yes. ChessHost runs in any browser and is fully mobile-friendly, so you can manage registration, pairings, results, and the display from a phone, tablet, or laptop.
Do I need to install anything?
No. ChessHost runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to download or install. You can set up and manage a tournament in under two minutes on any device.