Tournament Experience
Clearer information before, during, and after over-the-board events.
How SIGCHESS works
A communitystructure forbetter chess days
SIGCHESS is organized around practical working groups, supported by a stewardship circle and a growing regional network. The structure stays open so people can contribute without needing a formal title.
01Open base
Community members
Players, parents, coaches, organizers, builders, designers, researchers, and local chess supporters.
02Where work happens
Working groups
Small teams focused on practical parts of the over-the-board chess experience.
03Direction and trust
Stewardship circle
Maintains priorities, public clarity, partnerships, and the health of the community.
04Local intelligence
Regional network
Country, city, club, and event connectors bring local needs back into the work.
Working groups
Focused teams for real tournament needs
Each group is intentionally small and practical. Members can contribute through code, operations, research, design, testing, translation, local knowledge, or direct tournament experience.
Player & Family Experience
Better journeys for players and families from registration to results.
Organizer Tools
Practical tools for clubs, arbiters, event directors, and volunteers.
Coach & Club Network
Connecting coaching knowledge, club needs, and development pathways.
Technology & Data
Shared systems, structured data, product prototypes, and technical standards.
Community & Outreach
Member onboarding, translation, storytelling, and regional participation.
Stewardship circle
Light coordination, not a heavy hierarchy
The stewardship circle keeps SIGCHESS coherent: public communication, working group priorities, partnerships, trust, and the rhythm of community decisions. Leads serve the work instead of sitting above it.
Community Lead
Product Lead
Tournament Experience Lead
Technology Lead
Partnerships Lead
Contribution paths
The chart is only useful if people know where they fit
Share pain points from tournaments you attend or organize.
Join a working group as a tester, advisor, designer, builder, or translator.
Connect SIGCHESS with a club, coach, event, school, or local chess community.
Help turn repeated community problems into clear tools and standards.