ChessMateBuilt for chess.
Built to last.
Chess tournaments have been run on spreadsheets, paper wallcharts, and legacy software for decades. ChessMate is the modern alternative — built for players and directors who expect more.
500+
Tournaments hosted
12k+
Players registered
$2M+
Prize funds managed
Tournaments are effortless
Finding and joining a tournament takes minutes. Browse every upcoming event, see the format, entry fee, prize fund, and time control upfront. Register and pay online. Your US Chess rating, FIDE title, Chess.com and Lichess stats all live on your public profile so everyone knows who they're playing before the first move. When pairings go up, you see them instantly. When results are entered, the bracket updates live — watch your tournament from anywhere, on any device.
From announcement to payout
ChessMate handles everything from announcement to payout. Create your event, set your format, entry fee, prize structure, and time controls. Publish it when you're ready and players start registering immediately. Entry fees are collected automatically through Stripe — no cash, no Venmo, no chasing people down. Generate Swiss or Round Robin pairings in one click, enter results board by board as games finish, and watch the live bracket update in real time. Invite co-directors to help manage large events. When the tournament ends, your payout lands in your account automatically.
Verification built in, not bolted on
Every player and director connects their USCF member ID during signup. ChessMate checks your membership status, pulls your official rating, and warns you before it expires. Rated events require active memberships — ChessMate enforces it automatically so directors don't have to.
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