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Life & fun · February 3, 2026

ChessHost

Run casual Chess Tournaments In Pubs, Cafes & Clubs

What it does

ChessHost lets you organize small, casual chess tournaments in bars, cafés, offices, or community events. Create a tournament, register players, generate pairings, and track results all in one simple web app.

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