FIDE standards
Pairing engine and export follow FIDE regulations. Dutch system, TRF format—the same rigor as international events.
Manage chess tournaments from WordPress in minutes.
Chess Podium helps clubs organize players, pair rounds, publish standings, share archives, and sell registrations from one place.
See it in action
This is how a published tournament looks on your site: standings, rounds, pairings, games, and gallery—all generated by Chess Podium.
6th International Chess Festival City of Cattolica
Published tournament mode
Live example: 72 players, 9 rounds, Swiss pairing—with full standings, round pairings, PGN games, and photo gallery on the tournament page.
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026
Live tournament mode with DGT boards in real time
Live on Chess Podium: the FIDE Candidates—world-class standings, rounds, pairings, and games from an event managed on our platform.
Why Chess Podium
Save time
Create rounds, enter results, and update rankings without spreadsheets.
Publish instantly
Display current standings and tournament history directly on your site.
Your club website is the protagonist
The club website is finally back in the spotlight—not just a notice board. Everything happens there: tournament management, publication, live games. The chess club site becomes self-sufficient and needs no external servers. With increased traffic, the club can earn from ads.
Monetize events
Pro only: online registration with Stripe and PayPal. Players pay the fee and are added automatically—perfect for clubs that want to cover costs.
Live DGT boards
Pro only: broadcast games in real time from DGT boards. Streamlined Windows app, no config. Keep Chess Podium open in your browser when publishing.
Free vs Pro at a glance
Free
€0
Perfect for social tournaments and small clubs.
Pro Club
€79/year
Live DGT boards, online registration with Stripe & PayPal, unlimited players, exports, PGN, and branding.