LWS Chess Tournaments
A free arena every weekend, a month-end Swiss championship, and a direct line to coaches and parents.
A tournament for every player, all year round
From weekly practice arenas to the monthly championship and festival specials — there's always something to play for.
Festival Specials
Diwali · Holi · seasonal
Celebration tournaments around the festivals — themed boards and special certificates.
Variant Nights
Rotating formats
Chess960, 3-Check, Atomic and King of the Hill — the same players, a totally different game.
Season Finale
Year-end major
The last championship of the year — one final game day to close the season on a high.
Not just chess — every kind of chess
From slow classical battles to one-minute bullet chaos and wild variants, our tournaments keep every player challenged and hooked.
Classical
Long thinking time. Pure strategy, no shortcuts — the deepest test.
Rapid
10+0 to 10+5. Fast enough to be thrilling, slow enough to plan.
Blitz
Three to five minutes. Sharp instincts and nerve win the day.
Bullet
One minute. Pure reflex — the wildest, fastest chess there is.
Chess960
Fischer Random. Starting pieces shuffled — memorised openings are useless.
3-Check
Check the king three times and you win. A whole new way to attack.
Atomic
Captures explode the surrounding squares. Chaos, combinations, and fun.
King of the Hill
March your king to the centre to win. Bold, aggressive, unforgettable.
Our Tournament Track Record
Real tournaments. Real ratings. Every result is publicly verifiable on Lichess — no inflated claims.
85+
Tournaments Held
658+
Rated Games Played
148
Players So Far
Mar 2024
Running Since
Recent & Notable Tournaments
148 players so far · All results publicly verifiable
Every champion, on the record
85 tournaments since Mar 2024 — 29 Swiss championships and 56 arenas. Every podium below links to the official Lichess standings — real results, publicly verifiable. Your name could be next.
See the full Honours Board →Reigning Champions
On the Rise — Hot Streaks (Last 60 Days)
All-Time Champions Board — Swiss Titles
DrKaushal
3 titlesBhaskar_2001
3 titlesShamika144
3 titlesSwiss Championships — Complete Results
Oct Month End
25 Oct 2026 · 14 players · 31 games
Sept Month End
27 Sept 2026 · 13 players · 29 games
Month End Aug
30 Aug 2026 · 14 players · 33 games
June Month End
28 Jun 2026 · 13 players · 30 games
April Assault Finals 2k26
5 Apr 2026 · 12 players · 27 games
April Assault Junior 2k26
4 Apr 2026 · 11 players · 21 games
Practice & Variant Arenas — Complete Results
Ultra Bullet 3 Check Arena
18 Oct 2026 · 6 players · Three-check
Rapid Arena
18 Oct 2026 · 10 players · Standard
AntiChess Arena
10 Oct 2026 · 9 players · Antichess
Arena
4 Oct 2026 · 10 players · Standard
3check Arena
3 Oct 2026 · 9 players · Three-check
Rapid Arena
3 Oct 2026 · 9 players · Standard
Join the community
Get pairings and passwords, and play in free LWS tournaments on Lichess with other students.
WhatsApp Chess Community
Join our official WhatsApp group for parents and players. Get immediate access to game links for the weekend arena and the Month-End Championship, puzzle challenges, and direct updates from Founder Bhaskar Gupta.
Join Chess WhatsApp GroupJoin the LWS Lichess Team
Register for the official LWS team on Lichess. Clean, ad-free environment where our students play the weekend arenas and the Month-End Championship. Free membership for all students.
Join LWS Team on LichessHow our tournaments work
Two ways to compete every month — all on Lichess.
Weekend Arena
Free practice games every weekend in the LWS Lichess team; the day and time are shared in the LWS chess community. The arena keeps pairing you with players near your score — perfect for sharpening up between championships.
Pairings & passwords are shared in the WhatsApp group.
Month-End Championship
The flagship event on the last Sunday of every month: free to enter, with certificates, trophies and Hall of Fame glory. Next up: Sun, 29 Nov.
Register nowNew here? Join the WhatsApp group above for pairings, passwords, schedules, and direct help from Coach Bhaskar.
Tournament FAQ
I'm a beginner — can I still play?+
Absolutely. In a Swiss you're paired with players on a similar score, so after the first rounds you mostly face opponents at your level. Everyone starts somewhere — our weekend arenas are the friendliest way to get tournament experience.
How do Swiss pairings work?+
In a Swiss, you're paired against someone on a similar score each round — win and you face tougher opponents, lose and you face easier ones. Everyone plays every round (no knockouts), so you always get a full set of games.
How do I join and submit my games?+
Join the LWS Lichess team and the WhatsApp group. We share the tournament link and password before each event — you just click in and play at the start time. Results are recorded automatically on Lichess.
What time controls and formats do you use?+
Mostly Rapid (10+0 to 10+5) and Classical for serious play, plus variant nights with Chess960, 3-Check, Atomic and King of the Hill. The monthly championship rotates through the main formats.
Is there fair-play protection?+
Yes. All games run on Lichess, which has industry-leading anti-cheat detection. Results are public and verifiable, and we review any flagged games.
Do I need to pay to play?+
No. Every LWS tournament is free to enter, including the Month-End Championship. There are no cash prizes: winners earn certificates, trophies and a place in the LWS Hall of Fame.