The Easiest Way to
Broadcast Chess.
Professional live broadcasting for chess organisers. Connect DGT boards, pair rounds, and stream moves, clocks, and engine analysis to every screen — in the venue and online.
Built for the board
Professional-grade broadcasting tools. Customisable. Real-time. Free.
Fully Customisable
6 board themes, 5 accent colors, and dozens of display options
Engine Analysis
One-click Stockfish 18 download, or bring your own UCI engine — multi-PV lines, win probability, accuracy stats
Multi-Board View
Up to 20 boards — click any for full analysis
Tournament Pairing Engine
Swiss (FIDE Dutch-system) and Round Robin (Berger tables) — score groups, color balancing, and configurable tiebreaks
Live Crosstable & Standings
Real-time results, rankings, and Round Robin crosstable for spectator displays
Real-Time
WebSocket broadcasting with sub-100ms latency
Live Clocks
DGT clock integration with smooth countdown
Round Management
Start, track, and complete rounds with one click
Swiss & Round Robin
FIDE Dutch-system pairings or full round robin
Online Spectators
Cloud relay with live viewer count, tournament data, and organiser-controlled display settings
Game Viewer
Click any board for full analysis in a dedicated window
Critical Moments
Blunder and brilliancy detection badges
TV Mode
Smart auto-cycling with smooth transitions for venue screens
OBS Streaming
Browser source widgets for live streaming overlays
QR Code Sharing
Spectators scan to watch instantly on any device
Social Posts
Auto-generated result posts for social media
Event Manager
Create, configure, and complete tournaments with full status tracking and game archiving
Three steps to go live
Download & Launch
Install for macOS or Windows. The embedded server starts automatically.
Create Tournament
Set up your event with the wizard. Add players, pick Swiss or Round Robin, and assign DGT boards to top tables.
Go Live
Start each round with one click. Moves, clocks, and tournament standings stream live. Control exactly what spectators see — toggle engine analysis, ratings, branding, and themes in real-time.
Watch from anywhere
Boardcast Viewer for iOS — the companion app for spectators to follow your broadcasts live on their phone.
Broadcasts
Live Board Grid
See all games at once. Featured boards are highlighted automatically based on game tension and eval swings.
Full Game Viewer
Tap any board for a full-screen Chessground view. Step through moves, review the opening, or jump back to live.
Engine Evaluation
See the organiser's engine analysis in real-time — eval bars, best move lines, accuracy, and win probability.
Live Clocks
Ticking clocks that count down between server updates, so you always know the time situation.
Standings & Pairings
Full tournament data — standings, round pairings, ratings, and FIDE titles, all updated live.
Ready to broadcast?
Free forever. macOS & Windows.
Broadcasting in under 60 seconds.