Learn about professional chess tournaments and how to follow live games
Chess broadcasts are live transmissions of professional chess tournaments, allowing fans worldwide to follow games in real-time. These broadcasts include live board positions, move-by-move updates, and often feature computer analysis showing the best moves and evaluation.
When tournaments are live, you'll see them listed above. Click on any tournament to view: live board positions, move history, computer evaluation, player information, and tournament standings. Games are updated in real-time as moves are played.
Major tournaments occur throughout the year, with peak activity during the Grand Chess Tour season (typically spring through fall). The World Championship and Candidates Tournament are biennial events.
Yes! All broadcasts on this platform are free to view. We aggregate live games from Lichess.org, which provides free access to professional tournament coverage.
Yes, most broadcasts include real-time computer analysis showing the evaluation of the position and suggested best moves. This helps viewers understand the critical moments in each game.
Live games are updated in real-time as moves are played, typically with a delay of just a few seconds. Tournament listings are refreshed automatically to show the latest events.