To create a Swiss tournament on Chess.com, follow these steps:
1. Access the Tournaments page: Start by visiting the Chess.com homepage. From there, click on the “Play” tab located in the top menu. In the dropdown menu, select “Tournaments.”
2. Create a daily tournament: On the Tournaments page, you will find a sidebar on the right side of the screen. Look for the option that says “Create Daily Tournament” and click on it. This will open a new window where you can set up your tournament.
3. Tournament options: In the tournament creation window, you will see various options to customize your Swiss tournament. Let’s go through each of them:
A. Tournament Name: Give your tournament a unique and descriptive name. This will help players identify and join your tournament.
B. Time Control: Choose the time control for the games in your tournament. Chess.com offers various options, including bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess. Select the one that suits your preferences.
C. Variant: Decide on the chess variant you want to use for your tournament, such as Standard, Chess960, King of the Hill, etc.
D. Rated or Unrated: Determine if you want the tournament games to be rated or unrated. Rated games affect players’ official ratings, while unrated games do not.
E. Sections: If you wish to divide your tournament into different sections, you can specify the rating range or title requirements for each section. This allows players of similar skill levels to compete against each other.
F. Schedule: Choose the start date and time for your tournament. You can also set the duration of your tournament, either by specifying an end time or the number of rounds.
G. Description: Provide a brief description of your tournament, including any special rules or information you want to convey to participants.
H. Additional Options: Chess.com offers several additional options to enhance your tournament experience. These include options like allowing or disallowing takebacks, offering prizes, enabling fair play detection, etc.
4. Save and publish: Once you have set up all the options for your Swiss tournament, click on the “Save and Publish” button. This will make your tournament visible to other Chess.com members, and they can start joining.
5. Manage your tournament: After publishing your tournament, you can manage it by going back to the Tournaments page and clicking on the “My Tournaments” tab. From there, you can make any necessary changes, invite specific players, or start the tournament when enough participants have joined.
Remember, creating a Swiss tournament on Chess.com allows players to compete against opponents of similar skill levels and ensures a fair and competitive playing environment. Enjoy organizing your tournament and have fun playing chess!