SwissSys Usage

Welcome to SwissSys

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SwissSys is the most popular and reliable chess tournament software in the world.

Since 1988, SwissSys has been the trusted choice for tournament directors everywhere, serving thousands of satisfied users across the globe.

From prestigious national championships to local club tournaments, SwissSys has proven itself capable of handling events of any size and complexity.

What is SwissSys?

SwissSys for Windows is an easy-to-learn program that sets pairings and keeps track of results in chess tournaments. It supports multiple tournament formats including:

The most common tournament format for competitive chess events

♔Swiss System

All-play-all format for smaller fields up to 14 players

♖Round Robin

Both individual team and fixed-roster formats

♗Team Tournaments

Ladder tournaments and alternative pairing styles

♘Ladder & Custom

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Capacity: Handle up to 2,000 players per section through 24 rounds, following USCF or FIDE rules for pairings, color choice, and assignment of byes.

Key Features

Reliable pairings in seconds with complete manual control when needed

⚡Smart Pairing Engine

Beautiful wall charts, pairings, standings, and comprehensive tournament reports

📋Professional Reports

Import players directly from USCF, FIDE, or CFC databases, or maintain your own

🗄️Database Integration

Let SwissSys handle everything automatically, or make manual adjustments easily

🎛️Flexible Control

Automatic prize winners and tie-breaks using all standard systems

🏅Prize Calculation

Full support for individual team events and fixed-roster competitions

👥Team Support

Getting Started

Essential topics for new users - learn the fundamentals

🚀Getting Started

Step-by-step tournament management guides

📚Tutorials

Complete reference for all features and capabilities

📖User Guide

Quick lookup for specific topics and commands

🔍Reference

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SwissSys makes tournament management straightforward and reliable, so you can focus on running great chess events.