Chess67 vs ChessRegister

By the Chess67 TeamUpdated 2026-08-30We make Chess67

ChessRegister collects tournament entries and payments, saves player profiles, and uses monthly USCF and FIDE rating supplements. Its exports load directly into SwissSys and WinTD.

Chess67 handles registration and pairing in the browser. You can create a tournament page immediately; ChessRegister requires organizer approval by email before you can use its control panel.

Summary

ChessRegister works with an existing desktop pairing setup. Chess67 lets you manage registration, rounds, and club records in the browser.

Consider Chess67 if

  • You want to create a tournament page without waiting for organizer approval.
  • You want online entries and payment status to appear directly in the pairing roster.
  • You need parent-managed child profiles and family checkout.
  • You want staff to manage rounds and publish standings from the browser.

Consider ChessRegister if

  • You already run rounds in SwissSys or WinTD.
  • You need registration and payments without changing your pairing software.
  • Its per-entry fee suits the prices you charge.

Try Chess67 for one event. Check registration, pairings, and reporting before moving other events from ChessRegister.

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At a glance

FactChess67ChessRegister
What it isWeb platform for chess clubs and tournaments: registration, payments, pairings, standings, and member managementChess tournament registration and payment service
Runs onBrowser on a phone, tablet, or computerAny browser
PriceNo required core subscription*; standard 2% on processed sales plus processor fees; optional paid club plansNo platform fee at USD 10 or less; USD 0.25 + 0.5% above USD 10, plus processing
PaymentsStripe or PayPal checkout, subject to merchant, currency, and purchase eligibility; Venmo for eligible US/USD transactionsPayPal or Stripe at signup
Formats & reportingSwiss, round robin, double round robin, quads, single elimination, and double elimination; USCF tiebreaks and rating report export; FIDE TRF preparationSpreadsheet export plus direct import into SwissSys and WinTD; pairing happens in those programs
Best forDirectors who want to register players and run rounds in the browserDirectors using SwissSys or WinTD

ChessRegister's FAQ lists the platform fees above. The fee-free threshold includes USD 10. Processor charges are separate.

Sources and review notes

*Core club and tournament tools have no subscription fee. Chess67's standard fee is 2% on processed sales, plus payment processing. Optional paid club plans increase messaging, member insight, and custom page limits. See the pricing page. Eligible nonprofits can apply for discounted processing rates; see Stripe's eligibility requirements.

The free Pawn plan includes an unlimited roster, 500 emails and 50 SMS per month, insights for 50 families (linked children included), and one custom club page. Paid plans raise these limits and add unlimited pages and Offline Mode (beta) for tournaments. Messages remain subject to recipient preferences and delivery restrictions.

Venmo appears only where PayPal marks it eligible: US merchant and buyer, USD checkout, supported browser/device, and the Venmo app installed. PayPal eligibility docs

From registration to rating reports

Chess67 uses the same roster for registration, pairings, and results. Directors review and submit rating reports outside Chess67. Joining a club during signup is optional.

Chess67 event tools
  1. 1

    Club & event website

    • Public pages for your club and events
    • Schedules, location maps, sections, and entry lists
    • Drag-and-drop club page builder; one custom page on the free plan
    ChessRegister supports this stage
  2. 2

    Registration & payment

    • Sections with their own pricing, eligibility, and bye requests
    • Family checkout, custom questions, and configurable USCF membership checks
    • Stripe or PayPal checkout at signup
    ChessRegister supports this stage
  3. 3

    Tournament day

    • QR-code check-in for players and families
    • Swiss, round robin, and quad pairings with USCF tiebreaks
    • Result entry for staff, plus an optional self-serve kiosk
    ChessRegister: not verified
  4. 4

    Rating report preparation

    • Compliance checks mapped to USCF rule numbers
    • Three-file USCF DBF package for director review and submission
    • FIDE TRF preparation; Chess67 is not FIDE-certified
    ChessRegister: not verified

Markers show where a product or its companion service has relevant features. This does not mean it includes every Chess67 feature listed; check the comparison notes for details.

Returning players and club members

Player profiles retain registration history. Players can also join eligible clubs during signup; registration alone does not create a club membership.

  • Returning player and parent-managed child profiles
  • Membership groups and dues collection
  • Email and SMS within your plan's allowances
  • Member history and engagement reports within your plan's limits

ChessRegister: ChessRegister handles registration, checkout, and saved profiles. Its roster exports go to a separate pairing program.

Key differences

Getting entries into pairings

ChessRegister exports entries for a director to load into SwissSys or WinTD. Chess67 uses the registered players and their payment status in its own pairing roster, without that transfer.

Platform fees

The lower fee depends on the entry price. For a USD 25 entry, ChessRegister charges about USD 0.38 and Chess67's standard 2% is USD 0.50. For a USD 15 entry, the fees are about USD 0.33 and USD 0.30 respectively. Processing and optional Chess67 club plans are additional; rounding can vary.

Returning players

ChessRegister saves individual profiles for repeat entries. We couldn't confirm reusable parent/child accounts in its documentation. Chess67 saves child profiles under a parent account and supports family checkout.

Screenshots

Screenshots show the pages linked below and may include older prices or features. Use the dated source notes for current details.

Chess67 public tournament page showing registration, live standings, schedule, location map, and pricing with sample data.Chess67

Chess67's public tournament page with registration, standings, schedule, and location, shown with sample data.

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ChessRegister's homepage showing chess event registration features.ChessRegister

ChessRegister's public site: focused on event signup and entry collection.

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Comparison notes: ChessRegister collects entries for a separate pairing program. Chess67 includes pairing.

Chess67 feature demos

Chess67 screens with sample data.

Chess67 section selection step showing rating ranges, per-section prices, and a bye request control.

Players choose a section by rating range and price, then request any byes.

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Chess67 registration step collecting required phone and school fields, with Google Places school suggestions.

Require phone, school, or other registration details. School suggestions use Google Places.

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Chess67 registration step showing a USCF membership lookup with ratings, status, and expiration date.

Check USCF membership status during signup. Checks can use cached records; directors choose whether an expired membership warns or blocks entry.

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Feature comparison

Open Details for feature limits and Source for the documentation. Not verified means we couldn't confirm whether the feature is supported.

CapabilityWhat we checkedChess67ChessRegister
Public online registration pagesPlayers can enter online; entries populate the organizer's roster.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Public online registration pages

Public event signup feeds the tournament roster.

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Yes
Details for ChessRegister: Public online registration pages

Public entry pages and organizer registration management.

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Payments collected at signupEntry payments are recorded alongside registration.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Payments collected at signup

Standard 2% plus processor fees; merchant, currency, and purchase-type eligibility apply.

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Yes
Details for ChessRegister: Payments collected at signup

PayPal and Stripe setup are documented.

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Pairings and tiebreaks built inGenerates pairings and calculates standings within the product.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Pairings and tiebreaks built in

Native pairings and configurable tiebreaks; not a claim of FIDE certification.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: Pairings and tiebreaks built in

Pairing occurs in receiving SwissSys/WinTD software.

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Round-robin pairingsRound-robin scheduling. Notes identify any support for automatic quad grouping.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Round-robin pairings

Supports round robin, double round robin, and quads.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: Round-robin pairings

Exports entrants to a separate pairing program.

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Single- and double-elimination bracketsTracks bracket advancement. The notes distinguish single from double elimination.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Single- and double-elimination brackets

Tracks advancement through single- and double-elimination brackets.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: Single- and double-elimination brackets

Pairing and bracket management require separate software.

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Online pairings and standings for playersPlayers can view published boards and scores. Notes distinguish live updates from uploaded reports.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Online pairings and standings for players

Published standings update online; offline edits need review and synchronization.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Online pairings and standings for players

Hosted pairings/standings were not verified.

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USCF rating report exportCreates a USCF rating report for a director to review and submit.
Yes
Details for Chess67: USCF rating report export

Three-file DBF ZIP; the director reviews and submits it externally.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: USCF rating report export

Roster export to a pairing program is not a completed rating report.

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FIDE report (TRF) preparationPrepares a FIDE report for arbiter and federation review; certification is separate.
Yes
Details for Chess67: FIDE report (TRF) preparation

Native TRF16 preparation for eligible sections with required reporting data; not FIDE-certified.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: FIDE report (TRF) preparation

Documented exports are entrant files; reporting happens in pairing software.

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Custom registration questionsOrganizers can add questions beyond standard player, section, and bye fields.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Custom registration questions

Custom questions and required registration fields are configurable.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Custom registration questions

Standard event fields documented; arbitrary custom questions not verified.

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Family accounts (one parent, several kids)Parents can reuse saved profiles for several children.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Family accounts (one parent, several kids)

Parent-managed child profiles and shared checkout for up to ten registrants.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Family accounts (one parent, several kids)

Individual profiles are saved; reusable parent/child management not verified.

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Check-in from a phone on siteStaff can mark players present from a phone.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Check-in from a phone on site

Staff and family check-in after organizer setup; requires internet.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Check-in from a phone on site

Phone attendance marking not established by the reviewed pages.

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Messaging and announcements to playersSend event notices or club announcements. Confirmation-only mail, arbiter chat, and delivery through separate tools are marked Partial.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Messaging and announcements to players

Free club allowance: 500 emails and 50 SMS monthly. Paid plans expand quotas; preferences apply.

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Partial
Details for ChessRegister: Messaging and announcements to players

Registration/payment confirmation emails; broad campaigns not verified.

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Member history (attendance, payments, engagement)Member attendance, payment history, and engagement reports.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Member history (attendance, payments, engagement)

Unlimited roster; free insights cover 50 families, including linked children. Paid plans expand insights.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Member history (attendance, payments, engagement)

Saved profile details do not establish member engagement analytics.

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Organizer tools on phones and tabletsRegistration and tournament controls usable on a phone or tablet.
Yes
Details for Chess67: Organizer tools on phones and tablets

Signup, check-in, pairings, and result entry work in a mobile browser.

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Not verified
Details for ChessRegister: Organizer tools on phones and tablets

Runs in a browser; mobile organizer controls weren't confirmed.

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Offline pairing and result entryPairs rounds and records results without internet. Notes explain setup and availability.
Partial
Details for Chess67: Offline pairing and result entry

Beta, included with the Bishop plan and above. Pair rounds and enter results on one prepared device; check-in and checkout stay online.

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No
Details for ChessRegister: Offline pairing and result entry

Tournament pairing is supplied by a separate application.

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Yes = Documented support; paid tiers and usage allowances are noted. Partial = Documented support with functional limits or a companion tool. No = Outside the product's documented scope. Not verified = Not verified from the public documentation reviewed.
FIDE report support means file preparation. Chess67 is not approved, certified, or endorsed by FIDE. Confirm reporting requirements with your arbiter or federation.

Offline Mode is in beta and included with the Bishop plan ($15/mo billed yearly) and above. Prepare the tournament on one device while online. You can then pair rounds and enter results without a connection. Check-in, registration, payments, rating lookups, and public updates still need internet. Review and sync saved changes when you reconnect.

Common questions

Try Chess67 with your event

Create a tournament page, add a sample roster, and test pairings and reporting before using it for a live event.

Create a registration pageBook a migration walkthroughSee pricing
Tournament softwareRegistration softwareClub management softwareSwiss system guide

Sources and review notes

We make Chess67. We checked competitors' public documentation and Chess67's source code. We haven't tested every product or confirmed the production availability of every feature. Source links include the date checked.

  • “Yes” means documented support. Required plans and usage limits are noted for every product, including Chess67.
  • “Partial” means a functional limitation or a separate companion product is involved. Each note explains which.
  • “No” means the feature is outside the product's documented scope. “Not verified” means we couldn't confirm it; the feature may still exist.
  • SwissSys includes ChessRoster and Swiss-Manager includes Chess-Results where noted. Pairing support requires a built-in engine; roster exports and hosted reports are listed separately.
  • Screenshots illustrate the interface. Check the dated sources for current pricing and features.

Updated 2026-08-30

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