Arena Tournaments
On Chess.com these tournaments are fast-paced and action-filled events where players compete to earn as many points as possible within a set time. There are no rounds in an Arena Tournament—players are paired continuously until the timer runs out.
How to join an Arena tournament
Click the Tournaments button on the Play screen:
Alternatively, you can view upcoming tournaments by hovering over Play in the left-hand menu and selecting Tournaments.
📚 Check out this article to see the tournaments schedule: How do live tournaments work? Where can I join one?
How Arena tournaments work
Pairings
In an Arena Tournament, you’ll be paired with opponents as close to your rating as possible, with the goal of giving you games quickly. Start your games as soon as possible to get the most wins, and points possible!
Scoring system
Points are awarded based on the outcome of each game:
Win: 2 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
Win streaks
If you win multiple games in a row, the value of each successive win increases:
2nd consecutive win: 3 points
3rd consecutive win and beyond: 4 points per win
Determining the winner
The winner of the Arena Tournament is the player with the most points when the timer runs out. In case of a tie:
The player with the longest win streak will be declared the winner.
If still tied, the player with the most wins will win.
If there is still a tie, the player with the fewest losses will be declared the winner.