Online chess tournaments: join one or run your own
Play in arena and knockout tournaments, live or daily, ranked or casual. Running a club, a class or a group chat? Create a tournament in a minute and share the link.
Arena and knockout formats
Arena tournaments let you play as many games as you can in the time, scoring points for each result. Knockout tournaments pair players in a bracket until one is left.
Live or daily
Live tournaments are played in one sitting. Daily tournaments run over days, so players in different time zones and busy schedules can take part.
Host your own
Creating a tournament is free. Pick the format and time control, then share the link with your club, class or friends.
Review your tournament games
Every tournament game can be reviewed afterwards, so each event teaches you something.
Are the tournaments free?
Yes. Joining and creating tournaments is free. Some special tournaments are for Pro members.
Can a school or club run a private tournament?
Yes. Create a tournament and share the link only with your group.
Can I play tournament games on my phone?
Yes, in any mobile browser or the Android app.