The Swiss system, fully automatic
ChessHost runs every part of a Swiss tournament so you never hand-pair or check a chart again.
Automatic Swiss Pairings
Players are paired against opponents on the same score and never meet twice. Each new round is generated the moment results are in.
Byes Handled
When the count is odd, the bye is assigned automatically and fairly each round, with no tracking on your part.
Tiebreaks & Standings
Scores, tiebreaks, and rankings recalculate after every round, so the final standings are always correct.
TV Display
Show pairings and live standings on a TV or projector with one link, in several clean visual themes.
A free Swiss tournament without the spreadsheet
Running a Swiss tournament by hand means juggling scores, colors, and past opponents for everyone, every round. ChessHost does it all for free. There is no install, no spreadsheet, and no pairing chart. Enter the results and the next round appears instantly, correct and ready to display or print.
It runs in any browser on a laptop, tablet, or phone, so you can run the whole Swiss event from one device. And because it is free to start with no credit card needed, you can run a complete Swiss tournament 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.
Start a free Swiss tournament
Set up a Swiss tournament in under two minutes and let the software pair every round. No download and no credit card needed.
Launch ChessHostFrequently asked questions
How do I run a free Swiss tournament?
Use ChessHost. Create the tournament, add or QR-register players, and the software generates correct Swiss pairings every round, handles byes, calculates tiebreaks, and shows live standings. 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.
Is the Swiss tournament really 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.
How are Swiss pairings calculated?
Players who share a score are paired together, repeat opponents are avoided, and colors are balanced where possible. After each round's results are entered, the next round is paired for you automatically.
Do I need to install anything?
No. ChessHost runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to download. You can set up a Swiss tournament in under two minutes on a laptop, tablet, or phone.