Automated chess ladders
Beat friends.
Climb the ladder.
Start a ladder, invite your friends and play your games on chess.com. We pick up every game between ladder members and update the rankings automatically.
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How it works
Three steps, then just play chess.
Create a ladder
Pick standard ladder scoring or points, and choose how players are seeded: by chess.com rating or at random.
Invite your friends
Share your ladder's invite link. Once everyone has joined, start the ladder.
Play on chess.com
Challenge anyone on your ladder in one click. Every game between members counts towards the rankings.
Why players love chessladders.com
No spreadsheets and no reporting results. Just play.
Syncs with chess.com
Your chess.com games are picked up automatically. No one has to report a result.
Rankings update every hour
Win and you climb. The ladder refreshes on its own every hour, or update it any time you like.
Friendly rivalry
Run a ladder for your club, school or group chat, and finally settle who's the best.
Ready to settle who's best?
Start a ladder in a couple of minutes.