Run tournaments just like FIDE, but free.
Global platform for over-the-board tournaments: automatic Swiss pairings, performance rating updated after every tournament, public showcases and player profiles. For clubs, schools and organizers. No subscription — 100% free forever.
100% free forever
HubChess Live
New York Open 2026
Round 3 of 5 — in progress
| BOARD | WHITE | RATING | BLACK | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Silver | 1842 | Carl Lambert | 1828 |
| 2 | Lucas Sanders | 1750 | Ralph Costa | 1743 |
| 3 | Peter Almond | 1603 | Gabe Nunn | 1598 |
| 4 | Matt Ferris | 1489 | Bruno Martins | 1472 |
Pairings generated automatically
Everything a tournament needs, in one place
From registration to results — no spreadsheets, no paid software, no friction.
Global
One system for clubs, schools and federations — anywhere in the world.
Competitions
Create tournaments in minutes — pace, categories, rounds, prizes. Public registration link included.
Pairings
Automatic Swiss with FIDE-style tiebreaks, manual overrides when needed, print-ready boards.
Ratings
Elo automatically recomputed after each tournament. Full history on each player profile.
Trust
Permanent public showcase, final standings, awards photo. Everything transparent and shareable.
Why HubChess?
Out of the floppy-disk era.
Classic chess software gets the job done — but it's stuck in time. HubChess is the platform clubs, schools and federations have been waiting for.
Classic software
- Local Windows install
- Paid license, paid updates
- Offline result files
- Manual rating, spreadsheet export
- Early-2000s UI
HubChess
- Web — opens on any device, no install
- 100% free, automatic updates
- Shareable public showcase + player profile
- Automatic Elo when the tournament closes
- Modern, mobile-friendly, accessible
See it in action
A few of the features that make a real difference for organizers and players.
1-click Google sign-up
Social login — player joins, picks the category, registered. No password to forget.
Rating-sorted entry list
Top seed always on top. Filter by category, status and search by name or FC ID.
Automatic pairings with criteria
Swiss system with Buchholz cut-1, Sonneborn-Berger, color control and automatic bye.
Torneio finalizado
Campeão: Paulo da Rosa
FC-BR-000001 · 4 pts · Geral
Public showcase and player profile
Every finished tournament becomes a shareable page: champion, podium, standings and awards photo.
World map
Where we want to go
HubChess was born to be global. Each dot is where we want to be in the next 12 months — club by club, school by school.
* Vision map. As we grow, it'll start reflecting real presence.
Roadmap
The path to a fair, decentralized federation.
Phase 1 — Today
100% free platform. Any club, school or organizer creates tournaments, manages registrations and publishes results.
LIVEPhase 2 — 100k signups
We launch the rep program: city, state and country. Volunteers help approve official tournaments regionally.
Phase 3 — Year 2 onwards
Representatives elected by clubs and schools. Part of premium-plan revenue is redistributed to active clubs/schools.
I want to represent my city / state / country
Register here to join the list of interested representatives. We'll reach out as we open spots.