User Manual

How to use ChessLeague

A comprehensive guide for League Secretaries and Team Captains.

League Secretary Guide

Managing the league infrastructure and participants.

Seasons

The foundation of the league structure.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Go to Seasons in the admin sidebar.
  • 2
    Enter the name (e.g. 2026), start date, and end date.
  • 3
    Click Create to activate the season for registrations.
Leagues

Division management within a season.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Navigate to Leagues.
  • 2
    Select the parent season from the dropdown.
  • 3
    Assign a name (e.g. Premier League) and save.
Clubs & Teams

The central hub for organizational management.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Register Clubs: Use the registration form at the top of the page.
  • 2
    Add Teams: Within a Club card, click Add Team to assign it to a league.
  • 3
    Assign Captains: Find a team without a captain and click Assign to create their login.
  • 4
    Edit/Manage: Hover over any item to see the pencil (edit) or gear (settings) icons.
Schedule

Match timing and submission deadlines.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Select the League and assign a Round name.
  • 2
    Set the match start time.
  • 3
    Deadlines: Use the "Set" button to customize when lineups lock for that round.
Audit Logs

System-wide activity tracking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Monitor the table for all system mutations.
  • 2
    View specific data changes by checking the 'Details' column.

Team Captain Guide

Managing your squad and match-day preparations.

Roster Management

Build and finalize your team squad.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Add Players: Enter details for at least 12 (max 20) players.
  • 2
    Requirements: Each player needs either a FIDE ID or a Date of Birth.
  • 3
    Finalize: Once your squad is ready, click Finalize Roster to lock it.
  • Once finalized, you cannot add players without Secretary intervention.
Match Center

Strategic lineup submission for rounds.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1
    Open the Match Center.
  • 2
    Select exactly 5 players for the current round.
  • 3
    Enter your team's jersey color for the match.
  • 4
    Submit before the countdown timer hits zero.