Join the chess movement
Millions of Players Worldwide
Host live chess events, attract new customers from your community, and elevate your venue's atmosphere.
There are ChessBar hosts of all types, from bars and cafés to hotels and community centers. Our events are FREE for players (they are expected to purchase at least a drink at your venue).
David Y.
"Hosting ChessBar events has been an wonderful change for our bar. We've gained many loyal new customers, and the energy during the events is amazing. It’s now one of the most exciting nights of the week!"
Louise M.
"ChessBar has brought a whole new crowd to our café. The events are always well-attended, and the players are friendly and enthusiastic. It's been a fantastic addition to our community."
Laurent P.
“I was so much fun to watch our bar champion battling to win the city and country titles! The engagement on social media has been incredible ”
How It Works for Hosts
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Create your venue profile
Register your venue on the ChessBar Host web app to become an official host. Our team will guide you through the simple onboarding process.
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Chose a day and time when it's not peak affluence to organise a weekly meetup
Through the host web application, you can chose the maximum number of participants and the tournament details. Our software will take care of user registrations, game result handling, pairing users for each round and updating the listings
Why becoming a ChessBar?
Host Epic Chess Meetups
Watch as your venue becomes a beloved gathering spot for chess enthusiasts. Soon, legendary chess games will take place in your venue and be shared across social networks.
Engage with new customers from your community
With 80% of bar chess players coming from online chess platforms (200 millions players) and 20% from chess clubs, you'll tap into a broad and enthusiastic market.
Chess events foster a sense of community and belonging among players.
Turn quiet hours into busy ones
You have control on the day and time when you'll organise events. Therefore you can strategically schedule them to improve your establishment’s atmosphere during low-traffic hours.
ChessBar web app
Schedule Weekly meetups
Provide the desired day and times for one or multiple weekly meetup. Then, you don't have to take care of anything. The softwares takes care of user registration and notifications as well as the event itself. ChessBar can provide the chess board if needed. You can always cancel an event if required
Every bar crowns a champion
Every 3-month season, the top player at your venue will be crowned ChessBar Champion, proudly representing your establishment in city and national finals.
Use the app to follow events
Communicate with your community
Your host access to the ChessBar app provides you with real time visibility on registered users but also on the live game result and standings during weekly meetups.
As a host, you can send messages and notifications to all players participating in their venue’s tournament through the ChessBar app. This enhances engagement and helps keep players connected to the life of your establishment.