All tournaments are free for up to 15 players. Running an event with 16 or more players? One credit unlocks it. Buy once, use once. No subscription, no auto-renewal. Credits are valid for 3 months from purchase.
1 Credit
$1.99
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5 Credits
$7.99
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$14.99
One-time purchase
Save $5 vs. buying one by oneCredits are one-time digital purchases processed by Paddle. No subscription, no auto-renewal. See our Refund Policy and Privacy Policy.
Set a name, pick a format (Swiss, Round Robin, Knockout, or Team Battle), and set a time control. Takes about two minutes.
Share the QR code or join link. Players tap their name and they are in. No accounts, no downloads, no email needed.
Press start to generate the first round pairings. For events with 16 or more players, one credit is used at this moment. For smaller events, nothing is charged.
Yes. ChessHost is completely free for all tournaments with up to 15 players. You only need a credit for events with 16 or more players. Everything including Swiss pairings, QR registration, live TV display, and certificates is free within that limit.
A tournament credit is a one-time digital purchase that unlocks a single chess tournament with 16 or more players. Credits are not a subscription. They do not auto-renew. You buy them once and use them whenever you need them.
Yes. One credit unlocks the entire tournament regardless of how many players join above 16. Whether you have 17 players or 50 players, one credit covers it.
A credit is consumed when you start Round 1 of a tournament with 16 or more players. Creating a tournament, adding players, editing settings, or viewing the app does not use a credit. You are in control of when it gets used.
Yes. If you have not spent any credits from a purchase, you can request a full refund within 14 days of buying. Credits that have already been used to start a tournament are non-refundable as digital goods already delivered. See our Refund Policy for full details.
Payments are processed by Paddle and support major credit and debit cards, plus a range of popular local payment methods depending on your country.
No. Credits are a one-time purchase only. There are no recurring charges, no auto-renewal, and no subscription of any kind. You pay when you choose to, for exactly what you need.
Yes. Tournament credits expire 3 months (90 days) after the date of purchase. Any unused credits are forfeited when that window closes. The expiry date is shown in your account. We recommend buying credits when you have an event coming up soon rather than stocking up in advance.
Keeping the free tier generous lets casual organizers, teachers, and pub hosts run events with no cost at all. The small credit for larger events helps cover server costs and lets us keep improving the app. Most people who run casual chess nights never need to pay anything.
Up to 15 players. No signup required for your players. Works on any phone or laptop.
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