Manage the whole event from a browser tab
Nothing to install and nothing to sync. ChessHost manages every stage of the tournament online.
Online Registration
Players self-register by scanning a QR code, so your roster fills in live with no typing and no accounts to manage.
Automatic Pairings
Swiss, Round Robin, and Knockout pairings are generated each round, with byes handled automatically for odd counts.
Results & Standings
Enter results online as games finish and watch rankings and tiebreaks update automatically after every round.
TV & Share Link
Show standings on a TV or projector, and give players a read-only link to follow the event live on their phones.
Everything online, nothing to install
A good online manager means you can run the event from whatever device is nearby, with no software to set up. ChessHost does exactly that. It runs entirely in your browser, with no install, no spreadsheet, and no arbiter knowledge required, so you can manage registration, pairings, and standings from one tab.
Because everything lives online, you can switch from a laptop at the desk to a phone in the room without missing a beat. 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 tournament online free
Set up and run your whole chess tournament from the browser in under two minutes. No download, no account needed.
Launch ChessHostFrequently asked questions
What is the best free online chess tournament manager?
ChessHost is a free online chess tournament manager that runs registration, pairings, results, and standings entirely in your browser, with a TV display and shareable spectator link. It is free forever, with no credit card and no signup to try.
Does an online tournament manager need to be installed?
No. ChessHost runs in any modern browser, so there is nothing to download or install. You manage the whole event online from a laptop, tablet, or phone.
Can players follow the tournament online?
Yes. You can share a read-only link so players watch pairings and live standings from their own phones, and you can also put the standings on a venue TV or projector.
Is the online manager free?
Yes. ChessHost is free forever for events up to 15 players, with no credit card. Larger events of 16 or more players use a one-time tournament credit, with no subscription.