About nearChess Events
nearChess Events is the tournament discovery and registration platform for the Indian chess community. We help players find and register for chess tournaments near them, and help organisers manage their events end-to-end.
For Players
Browse upcoming FIDE-rated, state-rated, and open chess tournaments across India. Register online with secure Razorpay payments, track your registrations, and get notified about new events in your city.
For Organisers
Create professional tournament pages with dynamic entry fees, prize structures, schedules, and venue details. Manage registrations, payments, and settlements from a single dashboard. Reach thousands of chess players through the nearChess mobile app.
The nearChess App
nearChess is also a full chess platform with online play, puzzles, game analysis, clubs, and more. Download the app to discover players near you and play chess anytime, anywhere.
nearChess is built by chess players, for chess players. We are committed to growing the chess ecosystem in India.