Chess Tournaments,
Over The Board.
Set up in minutes. Players sign up with their chess.com username, we generate optimal pairings automatically.
Trusted by 80+ chess clubs worldwide
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Simple Process
From zero to tournament
in three moves.
Create Your Tournament
Set the format (Swiss, Round Robin, Knockout), number of rounds, time control, and venue. Takes under 3 minutes.
Players Sign Up with chess.com
Share a link. Players enter their chess.com username — we automatically pull their verified ELO rating in real time.
Optimal Pairings Generated
Our algorithm creates balanced, fair pairings based on ELO. No manual work. Standings update live as results come in.
Platform Features
Take your club to the next level
chess.com API Integration
Players sign up with their chess.com username. ELO ratings are pulled automatically — no manual entry, no disputes.
Smart Pairing Engine
Swiss system pairings optimized by ELO, color balance, and previous opponents. Handles tiebreaks automatically.
Live Standings & Results
Real-time leaderboard updates as results are submitted. Shareable public link for spectators and club members.
Multiple Formats
Swiss, Round Robin, Single Elimination, and Double Elimination. Set time controls, bye rules, and scoring systems.
Club Management
Manage your club's roster, track member ELO history over time, and organize recurring weekly or monthly events.
Result Verification
Players confirm results from their device. Disputes are flagged for the tournament director to resolve instantly.
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Tournaments
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Players
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Casual, Social, Competition
Every game deserves
a proper stage.
OTB Chess brings the rigor of competitive chess to your local club. Whether you're running a casual Saturday blitz or a serious club championship, the platform handles the logistics so you can focus on the game.
chess.com Integration
Try it: look up any player.
Enter a chess.com username below to see how player registration works. Try hikaru or gothamchess.
From the Community
Clubs that made the move.
"We ran a 24-player Swiss last Saturday. I shared the QR code, players scanned and registered in under 2 minutes, and Round 1 pairings were ready before everyone had even sat down. Genuinely the smoothest tournament I've ever directed."
Marcus T.
Club President, NYC Chess Society
"The ELO pull from chess.com eliminated every rating dispute we used to have. One player tried to claim a higher rating — I just showed him the screen. Done. No spreadsheets, no arguments, no drama."
Aisha K.
Tournament Director, London Chess Club
"Our club night went from 45 minutes of setup chaos to 8 minutes flat. 32 players, 5 rounds of Swiss, live standings on the projector. People were checking standings between moves. We're not going back to paper."
Rafael M.
Organizer, São Paulo Open Chess
Your next tournament
starts here.
Free for clubs with up to 20 players. No credit card required.