by Lichess is a popular, free online chess platform that offers a range of features, including the ability to create and manage tournaments. Whether you’re organizing a friendly competition among friends or a larger community event, Lichess makes it easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a tournament on Lichess:
- Sign In or Register: First, ensure you have a Lichess account. If you don’t have one, you can quickly register at lichess.org.
- Access the Tournament Page: Once logged in, hover over the “Play” tab in the main menu and select “Create a game.” Then, click on “Arena tournament” or “Swiss tournament” depending on your preferred format.
- Set Tournament Details:
- Name: Enter a name for your tournament.
- Description: Provide details or rules for your participants.
- Date and Time: Choose when the tournament will start.
- Duration: Set how long the tournament will last.
- Choose Time Control: Select the time control for the games, such as Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, or Classical. You can also customize the time and increment settings.
- Advanced Settings:
- Rating Range: Restrict the tournament to players within a specific rating range if desired.
- Team: You can assign the tournament to a specific Lichess team if it’s a team event.
- Password Protection: Set a password to restrict entry to invited players only.
- Create and Share: Once all settings are configured, click “Create Arena” or “Create Swiss.” Your tournament link will be generated, which you can share with participants.
- Manage the Tournament: As the organizer, you can monitor the tournament, view standings, and communicate with participants through the tournament chat.
Creating a tournament on Lichess is a straightforward process that allows for a great deal of customization to fit your needs. Happy organizing, and may the best player win!
