Getting Started

Welcome to SwissSys! This section covers everything you need to start managing tournaments confidently.

Start Here

If you are brand new to SwissSys, read these first:

• Introduction – Overview of what to read and in what order
• Program Overview – What SwissSys can do
• What Comes with the Installation – Files included and where they live
• First Assumptions – Prerequisites before you begin

Quick Start

Two ways to learn SwissSys:

• Follow the tutorial – SwissSys Tutorial walks you through a complete tournament from start to finish. Recommended for first-time users.
• Experiment with demo files – Load Demo1.sjson from the Task Launcher and explore on your own.

Key Concepts

• Task Launcher – Your starting point at each session
• Menus and the Screen – Tour of the main window
• Running a Tournament – Overview of tournament phases
• Main Menu – Quick reference to every menu

Integration

• ChessRoster Platform Integration – Sync results with the ChessRoster web platform (v11.76+)