Finding Tournaments
Browse upcoming chess tournaments at chessroster.com/tournaments . You can filter by location, status, organizer, and text search to find events that fit you.
What the Tournament List Shows
Each tournament row includes the following columns (some hidden by default):
| Column | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Visible | Tournament name — click to open the detail page |
| Date | Visible | Start date |
| End Date | Visible | End date for multi-day events |
| Organizer | Visible | Organizing entity |
| Entry Fee | Visible | Fee range across sections |
| Location | Visible | Venue name |
| Status | Visible | Current status (e.g., Upcoming, In Progress, Completed) |
| Distance | When filtering | Miles from your location (appears when location is set) |
| TD/Arbiter | Hidden | Tournament director name |
| Affiliate | Hidden | USCF affiliate |
| City | Hidden | City name |
| State/Federation | Hidden | State or federation |
| Country | Hidden | Country |
Use the Columns button in the toolbar to show or hide columns.
On mobile and tablet, the list switches to a compact card layout automatically.
Filtering Tournaments
Use the toolbar buttons above the list to narrow results:
- Near Me — Uses your device’s GPS location to find nearby tournaments. Automatically tries expanding distances (50, 100, 200, 500 miles) until results are found.
- Show Local — Sets a distance radius (1—500 miles) from your location. Requires setting your location first via the Near Me button or having a ZIP code on your profile.
- Status — Filter by tournament status (e.g., Upcoming, In Progress, Completed).
- Organizer — Filter by specific tournament organizer.
- Search — Type any text to filter by tournament name, location, or other fields.
Filter settings are included in the page URL, so you can bookmark or share a filtered view.
What to Check Before Registering
Before clicking Register, review these on the tournament’s detail page:
- Sections — Confirm you are eligible for a section (rating limits, available spots).
- Info — Check the registration deadline, venue, and entry fee.
- Roster — See who has already signed up.
A register icon appears directly on the list row for tournaments with open online registration.
Related Topics
- Your Player Profile — add a ZIP code to enable distance filtering
- Registering for a Tournament — complete the sign-up process
- Tournament Page Guide — understand every tab on the tournament detail page
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