ChessManager
Chess Pairing Software
ChessManager is a web-based chess tournament management platform built for organizers, arbiters, teachers, and clubs of all sizes. It handles everything from Swiss and Round-Robin pairings to real-time results broadcasting, making it one of the most widely used tournament tools in the chess community.
The platform is FIDE-approved and supports multiple pairing systems including Swiss, Double Swiss, and Round-Robin. Organizers can publish live standings, send SMS pairing notifications to players, and collect entry fees online, all from a single dashboard that works on Windows, macOS, and Android.
ChessManager offers a free tier for basic tournament creation and a Premium plan at $49/year that unlocks unlimited rounds, private tournaments, ad-free usage, and advanced configuration options. With support for 13 languages and export formats including TRFX, PGN, and CSV, it serves both local club events and national championships.
Based in Poznan, Poland, ChessManager has built a reputation as one of the most intuitive and feature-complete solutions available for anyone running competitive chess events.
Key Features
- Swiss, Round-Robin, and Double Swiss pairings
- FIDE-approved certification
- Real-time results publishing
- SMS pairing notifications
- Online entry fee collection
- 13 language support
- Export to TRFX, PGN, CSV
- Works on Windows, macOS, Android
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