Swiss System Tournament Generator
Free Swiss system tournament generator. Standings-based pairings each round, no repeat opponents, rotating byes. Works for chess, Magic, esports and any league night. No account.
A Swiss tournament runs a fixed number of rounds (log₂ of the field, rounded up: 8 players → 3 rounds, 16 → 4, 32 → 5). Nobody is eliminated. Each round pairs players on the same or similar score, avoiding rematches, so the final standings sort the whole field. It is the standard format for chess, Magic: The Gathering and large esports opens where double elimination would take too long.
Create a Swiss tournament →Example: 8 players, round 1
Questions
How many rounds does a Swiss tournament need?
Enough to separate the field: ceil(log₂ n). 8 players need 3 rounds, 9 to 16 need 4, 17 to 32 need 5, 33 to 64 need 6.
How are Swiss pairings decided?
After each round, players are ranked by points. Each is paired with the highest-ranked opponent on a similar score they have not yet played. With an odd number, the lowest-ranked player without a previous bye sits out and scores a win.
Is this a FIDE-rated pairing system?
No. It is a general-purpose Swiss pairing for clubs and events, not a certified Dutch-system implementation.