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# Chess Host

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> Free chess tournament software for schools, pubs and clubs. Swiss pairings, QR player join, live TV display. No download needed.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Chess Host?

Schools, chess clubs, pubs, cafes, and community organizations running casual in-person chess tournaments. Ideal for teachers, club organizers, pub landlords, and event coordinators.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Chess Host

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: 2–10
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Social Promotion
- Ticketing Software

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Event Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20030/event-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Eventsquid](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161367/eventsquid) — 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
2. [EventsAir](https://www.capterra.ca/software/130158/eventsair) — 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
3. [YesEvents](https://www.capterra.ca/software/109108/yesevents) — 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
4. [EventMobi](https://www.capterra.ca/software/122146/eventmobi) — 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
5. [ClearEvent](https://www.capterra.ca/software/156119/clearevent) — 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1104690/Chess-Host)

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