Swiss
Play several rounds with pairings based on tournament performance.
Play.
Compete.
Rise.
Checkspire is a competitive online chess platform built around tournaments. Join Swiss, Round Robin and Single Elimination events, play rated chess and climb through the standings.
Built for competitive events
Choose from multiple tournament formats and compete across a range of chess time controls.
Round Robin
Face every participant and compete for the strongest overall result.
Single Elimination
Win each matchup and advance through the knockout bracket.
Ratings for every pace
Build separate Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical ratings through competitive play.
Live tournament rounds
Follow pairings, standings and tournament games as each event progresses.
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