Chess Pairings free & simple for everyone.

Why settle for tools that are either costly or complicated? Chesso is completely free and delivers the most intuitive, powerful experience on the market.

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In partnership with

    • WCC
    • UKSOPP
    • TTIT

Everything you need to host chess events.

From small local events to large international tournaments - Chesso is the perfect tool for you.

All events created with Chesso can always be found in one place.

Intuitive tournament overview.

Everything related to the event is in one place, under several tabs to navigate.

Starting List

Not only FIDE rating, but also Universal Rating will be displayed.

We believe it is a good thing to show different evaluations for each player, to give a better idea of their strength.

Rounds

A classic chess round table, but with a fresh look.

For many years, this format remains the de-facto standard for chess tournaments. Chesso is the first to offer this format in a modern way.

Results

Check the results along with the rating changes after each round.

There is also a profile of each player performance, but you can always see the full list of results.

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Get everything you need with the best UI/UX, all for free. Pairing tournaments shouldn't be complicated or expensive

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Loved by first organizers.

Our software just does what it's supposed to, very simple and easy to use. The only surprise is that it's free.

    • Chesso is so easy to use I can’t help but wonder why I didn’t use it before.

      Tomasz Śliwicki
      CEO at UKS OPP Toruń

    • Hosting events should be easier than it is. Chesso makes it so simple.

      Jan Rzewucki
      Co-Founder at wcc.gg

    • I've seen so many problems related to pairing tools. Chesso successfully solves them.

      Andrejus Sliwickis
      Board Member at UKS OPP Toruń

    • As an arbiter, I just want the tool to work and look nice. Chesso does both and for free.

      Oskar Rosłon
      FIDE Arbiter

    • As a player, I want to have all my information in one place. Chesso is the best solution I've seen.

      Ivan Zhuk
      Professional Chess Player

    • Why some people still use Swiss Manager? Come on, it's 2025.

      Arseni Kotau
      Professional Chess Player

It's free, forever.

There might be additional paid features in the future for the players, but Chesso will always be free for the organizers.

Frequently asked questions

If you can't find what you're looking for, email our support team and we will get back to you.

    • What engine does Chesso use?

      We use the BBPairings, which is a pretty common battle-tested engine.

    • Does Chesso support Swiss System and Round Robin?

      Absolutely, the Dutch version of the Swiss System is supported, as well as the Round Robin.

    • Do I have to create an account to apply for a tournament?

      Yes, you need to create an account to apply for a tournament. You will be able to manage your tournaments schedule as a player, which has never been seen before.

    • Is Chesso free?

      Yes, Chesso is free. We are not charging anything for the software, but we might add some paid features for the players in the future.

    • Can I download FIDE-ready PDFs from Chesso?

      Yes, you can download FIDE-ready PDFs from Chesso. You can also download the pairings in a TRF format, which you can use in your own software.

    • Can I make requests for new features?

      Yes, you can make requests for new features. We will try to implement them if many organizers request it.

    • Is it possible to have multiple admins for one tournament?

      Not yet, but the feature has been requested by many organizers. We will add it in the future.

    • Can I add players manually?

      Yes, you can add players manually. You can also import players from a TRF file.

    • Do you support Team Events?

      For now, no. But we are working on it.