The Ultimate Test of Strategy

This is where legends are born and crowns are claimed. Browse our events, find your battleground, and prepare to etch your name in history.

Find Your Battleground

The Weekly Knight's Gauntlet

Upcoming
$1,500 + Physical Goods
  • Format: 5+0 Blitz
  • Starts: Calculating...
  • Entry: Free
188 / 256 Players
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Rapid Rumble

Live Now!
$500 Cash Prize
  • Format: 15+10 Rapid
  • Round: 3 of 7
  • Entry: Paid ($5)
60 / 64 Players
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The Pawn Pushers Open

Upcoming
High-Quality Chess Clock
  • Format: 60+15 Classical
  • Starts: July 20, 2025 - 15:00 UTC
  • Entry: Free
12 / 64 Players
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Bullet Frenzy

Upcoming
$200 Prize Pool
  • Format: 1+0 Bullet
  • Starts: July 25, 2025 - 22:00 UTC
  • Entry: Paid ($2)
31 / 128 Players
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More Than Just Bragging Rights

We believe true skill deserves real rewards. Here’s a taste of what you can win.

A beautiful wooden chess set prize.

Physical Prizes

Win high-quality tournament chess sets, cutting-edge tech gadgets, and official ChessRapid merchandise. We ship worldwide to our champions. Yes, really.

An exclusive animated profile badge.

Virtual & Cash Rewards

Fill your digital trophy case with animated profile badges, unique chess piece skins, and, of course, cold hard cash from our prize pools. Spend it wisely... or on more chess books.