The Story Behind MatchCraft Chess
We started MatchCraft because we were tired of the same problems every chess player, coach, and organizer faces: rampant cheating, clunky league tools, and coaching platforms that feel like afterthoughts. We believed the chess world deserved better — so we built it.
How It Started
MatchCraft began at a weekend Swiss tournament in 2024. Two of our founders — a club organizer and a school coach — spent more time managing cheating disputes, broken bracket software, and spreadsheet-based lesson plans than actually enjoying the games.
On the drive home, they asked a simple question: why isn't there one platform that handles fair play, community management, and coaching in a single, modern experience? Every existing solution was either great at one thing and terrible at the rest, or built on technology from the early 2000s.
Six months later, MatchCraft Chess was born — a platform designed from day one to unify the three pillars of a thriving chess ecosystem: integrity, community, and growth.
Our Mission & Values
We exist to make chess more trustworthy, more connected, and more rewarding — for every player, at every level.
Fair Play First
Integrity is non-negotiable. We invest more in anti-cheating technology than any other area because trust is the foundation of every great chess community.
Community Over Competition
Chess is better when people connect. We build tools that help clubs, leagues, and schools thrive — not just individual rankings.
Accessible Improvement
World-class coaching shouldn't be a luxury. Our AI-powered tools democratize game analysis, structured training, and personalized feedback for every player.
Built by Players, for Players
Our team includes titled players, league organizers, and school coaches. We don't just build software — we use it every day at the board.
Get in Touch
Have questions about MatchCraft? Want to bring it to your school or club? We'd love to hear from you.
contact@matchcraftchess.com