What should chess tournament software handle?
A tournament manager should reduce the repetitive work between registration and the final ranking. That means keeping the player list accurate, creating the next round from the selected format, recording results without ambiguity and making current standings easy to review.
Chess Tournament Manager Pro supports six tournament formats: Round Robin, Knockout, Swiss, FIDE Dutch Swiss, Team Swiss and Arena. Tournament directors can choose the structure that matches the event instead of forcing every competition into the same workflow.
A practical tournament-day workflow
- Set up the event. Add players, select a tournament format, configure rounds and choose the tie-break order.
- Generate and review pairings. Prepare the round, check boards and opponents, and keep the tournament state visible.
- Record results. Enter outcomes, handle byes and move forward with an auditable sequence of rounds.
- Publish the outcome. Review standings and export rankings, rosters and pairings as PDF documents.
The Android and iOS apps are available today. Native macOS and Windows editions are in development.
Designed for different tournament formats
Round Robin events need a complete schedule where every participant meets every opponent. Swiss tournaments need score-based rounds and clear standings. Knockout events need an elimination path, while Arena events need a more flexible rhythm. Using format-specific rules keeps the tournament easier to understand for both organizers and players.
For directors working at the board, the app remains useful without depending on a continuous network connection. That helps preserve the tournament workflow in clubs and venues where connectivity may be unreliable.
Reports that are ready to share
A tournament does not end when the last result is entered. Directors often need a clean player roster, round pairings and final standings for participants, clubs or event records. PDF export keeps those documents consistent and ready to print or distribute.