A Chess Bot That's Improved for You

Vibe Chess is a chess bot in Telegram that runs Swiss-system tournaments. With any service the thought sooner or later comes up: "I wish it had this feature." Usually that's a dead end - nowhere to write, and if you do, no reply. This chess bot is different: it's a living project improved for real tournaments, and any organizer can suggest a feature right from the chat. Here's how it works - so you needn't worry the bot will "fall short."

Why a living chess bot beats a frozen program

When you pick a chess bot or program for a tournament, there's always a risk: the tool almost fits, but one small thing is missing for your particular case - a special format, a non-standard score, a handy detail. With "frozen" programs there's nothing to be done: what's there is there.

Vibe Chess evolves constantly, so "a missing feature" isn't a verdict but a reason to write. Many of the bot's current features appeared exactly this way: an organizer hit a task, described it - and the feature was added.

How to suggest a feature

It's simple: send the /support command right inside the bot @vibechessbot and describe what you need. The message goes straight to the developers. The more specific, the better:

what tournament you run (where, how many people, what format);
what exactly is missing and how it gets in the way;
how it should ideally work.

Even if a feature isn't added instantly, your request is taken into account - and useful, common ideas get added quickly.

Feedback is part of the tournament

Via /supportyou solve not only "wishes" but any questions during a tournament: something unclear, a non-standard situation, help with a setting. It's a live channel, not a feedback form into the void. So the bot isn't a frozen product but a tool that grows with the needs of the people who use it. A full list of current features is in the bot overview.

Tell us the chess bot you need

Running tournaments and seeing what's missing? Write via /support right inside the bot - useful ideas get added quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vibe Chess chess bot?

It's a Telegram bot for running Swiss-system chess tournaments: it deals pairings, sends them to players, collects results and keeps the standings with Buchholz. Unlike many chess bots, it isn't frozen but constantly improved based on organizers' requests.

How do I suggest a new feature to the bot?

Send the /support command right inside @vibechessbot and describe what you need and why. The message goes straight to the developers. The more specific your tournament and task, the higher the chance the feature gets added.

Are requests really taken into account?

Yes, many of the bot's current features appeared exactly from organizers' requests who hit real tasks. Useful, common ideas get added quickly.

What if I have a question, not a suggestion?

Write to the same place - via /support. It's a live support channel: they help with settings, sort out a non-standard situation, answer questions during a tournament.

Does it cost anything?

No. Both the bot and /support support are free.

Missing a feature? Message the developers

The bot is constantly improved based on real tournaments. If you need a feature that isn't there yet, message the developers right inside the bot with the /support command. Many features appeared exactly because organizers asked for them, and useful ideas get added quickly.

What to read next

All the features - Vibe Chess bot overview. Where to start - organizer guide. The big FAQ - tournament FAQ.