♟ India's Chess Platform

Discover.
Register.
Play.

ChessPe connects players with AICF-rated tournaments, gives organizers powerful management tools, and helps schools run inter-school chess at scale.

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10,000+
Players Registered
500+
Tournaments Hosted
200+
Cities Covered
50+
School Partners
For Players

Your next tournament is one tap away

Everything you need to discover, register and compete — all in one place.

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Find Nearby Tournaments
Discover AICF-rated, rapid, blitz and open tournaments in your city. Filter by format, entry fee and rating category.
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Instant Registration
Register for any tournament in under 60 seconds. No paperwork, no queues — your spot is confirmed immediately.
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Secure Payments
Pay entry fees via UPI, card or net banking. Automated receipts sent to your inbox the moment payment clears.
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QR Check-in
Walk in on tournament day and scan your QR code. Instant verification, no printed copies needed.
For Organizers

Run tournaments without the chaos

ChessPe handles registrations, payments and check-ins so you can focus on running a great event.

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Create Tournaments
Set up AICF-rated or open tournaments in minutes. Configure rounds, pairings, time controls and prize structure.
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Manage Participants
Track registrations in real time, approve entries, send bulk notifications and export participant lists effortlessly.
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QR Check-in System
Speed up venue check-in with one-scan QR verification. Know exactly who has arrived before the first round starts.
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Analytics Dashboard
View revenue, registration trends, and demographics at a glance. Download reports for AICF submissions or sponsors.
For Schools & Academies

Chess programmes that run themselves

Bulk tools, automated admin and leaderboards built specifically for schools and chess academies.

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Inter-School Tournaments
Host city-wide or national inter-school chess events with automatic team scoring and school leaderboards.
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Bulk Student Upload
Upload your entire student roster via CSV. Students receive registration links automatically — zero manual entry.
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Student Rankings
Track individual student performance across tournaments. Generate internal ranking tables for selection and recognition.
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School Leaderboard
Your school's cumulative performance is visible on a public leaderboard, building reputation and encouraging participation.
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Automated Invoicing
Receive GST-compliant invoices for all tournament fees automatically. Simplify your accounts payable process.
Tournament Types

A format for every chess player

From official AICF rated events to school leagues — ChessPe covers every format on the Indian chess calendar.

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AICF Rated
Official All India Chess Federation rated tournaments that count toward your national rating.
Official
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Rapid & Blitz
Fast-paced formats — rapid (15–60 min) and blitz (3–10 min) — for players who want action.
Popular
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Open Tournaments
Open to all ages and ratings. Great entry point for beginners and casual competitive players.
All levels
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School League
Team-based inter-school championships with school leaderboards tracked across the season.
Team play
How It Works

Up and running in minutes

Three simple journeys — pick yours and get started today.

Player
1
Sign Up
Create your ChessPe profile in 30 seconds.
2
Find a Tournament
Browse events by city, format or rating.
3
Register & Pay
Secure entry in one tap via UPI or card.
4
Get QR Code
Receive your event QR code instantly.
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Check In & Play
Scan at the venue and start competing.
Organizer
1
Create Account
Set up your organizer profile and venue details.
2
Create Tournament
Configure rounds, time control and fees.
3
Publish & Promote
Go live — players discover and register directly.
4
Manage Entries
Approve entries and track payments in real time.
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Run the Event
QR check-in, pairings and results all in one place.
School
1
Register School
Add your school and assign a coordinator.
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Upload Students
Bulk-import student rosters via CSV.
3
Enter Tournament
Register the school team for any league event.
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Track Progress
Monitor student performance across rounds.
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See Leaderboard
School ranking updated live after every round.
Why ChessPe

Built for the Indian chess community

Trusted by players, organizers and schools across the country.

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AICF Affiliated
All rated tournaments on ChessPe are conducted under official All India Chess Federation guidelines.
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Secure Payments
PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. Your card details are never stored on our servers.
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99.9% Uptime
Built on cloud infrastructure with redundancy — your tournament data is always available.
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Trusted by Schools
Over 50 schools and academies across India rely on ChessPe to run their annual chess programmes.