Run an 8-player chess tournament bracket for club events, school championships, or office chess competitions.
Edit player names, then generate
These are example names. Replace them in the Quick Start box on the left, then click Generate Bracket.
An 8-player chess tournament bracket is ideal for club knockout events, school championships, and office competitions. Single elimination keeps the format clean: win and advance, lose and go home.
Seed by ELO rating to pair the strongest players against lower-rated opponents in Round 1. Brackly places seeds automatically.
Share the live bracket so spectators can track the draw. When the final is over, download the champion card to post in your chess club group chat.
Enter your player or team names (one per line) in the Quick Start box, then click Generate Bracket. Brackly builds a single elimination bracket instantly — no signup needed. Share the live link with all participants.
A 8-player single elimination bracket has 7 matches across 3 rounds. If you have an uneven number of players, BYEs are added automatically so the bracket always stays balanced.
Yes — Brackly is completely free. No signup, no payment, no ads. Create as many brackets as you need.
Yes. Share the tournament link and anyone with it can watch scores update in real time — no account required.