nearChess Events
For Organisers

Run your tournament. We'll handle the rest.

Online registration, secure payments, fee rules, reminders, and rich event pages — purpose-built for chess organisers in India.

Everything you need

A complete toolkit for chess organisers

Branded event page

A polished, mobile-friendly landing page that fills in itself as you set up the event.

Secure online payments

UPI, cards, netbanking — players pay in seconds. Money lands straight in your account.

Smart fee calculator

Rating-based, age-based, and city-based fee rules baked in — AICF-style with one click.

Player lists & exports

Download confirmed entries as Excel or PDF — pair-up with Swiss Manager in minutes.

Real-time analytics

See registrations as they come in, with revenue, demographics, and waitlist health.

Auto reminders

Players get email + WhatsApp nudges before round 1. Less no-shows, fewer phone calls.

Get started

Live in under 15 minutes

  1. Step 1

    Create your organiser account and add your bank details for payouts.

  2. Step 2

    Set up your tournament — venue, schedule, fee rules, prizes, and contacts.

  3. Step 3

    Submit for approval. Once published, share the page and watch entries roll in.

FAQ

Common questions

  • How much does it cost?

    No setup fee. We charge a small per-registration service fee — billed transparently and shown on your dashboard. Free tournaments are also free for us.

  • When does the money reach me?

    Razorpay settles to your linked bank account on T+2 business days, as per your KYC.

  • Is the platform AICF-friendly?

    Yes. You can record AICF event codes, FIDE event IDs, and export participant lists ready for AICF and Swiss Manager.

  • Can I run unrated or club events?

    Absolutely. Open, unrated, and weekend events are first-class — choose the format that suits your tournament.

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