Made for homeschool groups and co-ops
ChessHost runs the whole event so parents can coach and cheer instead of count.
Easy Kid Sign-Up
Students join by scanning a QR code and typing their name, with no app, no account, and no logins for parents to manage.
Automatic Pairings
Swiss, Round Robin, and Knockout pairings are generated each round, with byes handled automatically for any number of kids.
Co-op Team Battles
Split the group into two teams for family-vs-family or co-op-vs-co-op matches. Team scores add up automatically and nobody plays a teammate.
Projector Display
Show pairings, live standings, and results on a TV or projector with one link, in a friendly, easy-to-read theme.
A tournament any homeschool parent can run
Homeschool chess events are run by parents and co-op volunteers, not tournament directors. ChessHost is built for them. There is no install, no spreadsheet, no accounts, and no pairing knowledge required. Kids self-register by QR code and the software pairs every round, scores the games, and shows standings on the screen.
It runs in any browser on a laptop, tablet, or phone, and the Team Battle mode is perfect for co-op-vs-co-op or family team events. And because the essentials are free forever with no credit card, you can run regular homeschool chess days without touching a budget.
Run your homeschool chess day free
Set up a homeschool or co-op chess tournament in under two minutes. No download, no account needed to start.
Launch ChessHostFrequently asked questions
How do I run a homeschool chess tournament?
Use ChessHost. Create the event, let kids sign up by scanning a QR code, and the software pairs every round, scores the games, and shows standings on a screen. There is even a team mode for co-op-vs-co-op matches. It is free forever, with no credit card and no signup to try.
Is ChessHost good for a homeschool co-op?
Yes. It is designed for parents and volunteers with no tournament-director training. There are no accounts to manage, kids join by QR code, and pairings, scoring, and standings are all automatic.
Can we run family against family or co-op against co-op?
Yes. Team Battle mode splits the group into two renameable teams so you can run family-vs-family or co-op-vs-co-op matches. Everyone plays the other team, never a teammate, and scores add up automatically.
Do the kids need accounts or an app?
No. Children join by scanning a QR code and typing their name in the browser, with no app and no login, which keeps homeschool events simple and safe.