Introduction
Start here to get a solid foundation in SwissSys before your first tournament. These topics cover what’s installed, what the program does, and how to navigate it.
Getting Started Topics
- What comes with the installation – Files included with SwissSys and where they are stored
- First Assumptions – Prerequisites before you begin (Windows basics, tournament directing knowledge)
- Getting Started – Two ways to learn: follow the tutorial or experiment with demo files
- Program Overview – What SwissSys can do and how to adapt it to your style
- Menus and the Screen – Tour of the main window and most important dialogs
- Running a Tournament – Overview of the phases from setup to prizes
- Main Menu – Quick reference to every menu in SwissSys
- Upgrade Information – What’s new in version 11 (skip if you are brand new)
- Limitations of the FIDE-Only Version – If you purchased the FIDE-only edition
See something that needs updating? .