Less admin. More chess.
Rook Ready handles members, events, attendance, and announcements — built for chess, not adapted from a generic CRM.
If your club lives in a spreadsheet, a group text, and your head — we built this for you.
How It Works
Get Started in Minutes
Setting up your chess club has never been easier.
Create Your Club
Sign up and set up your club profile in under 2 minutes. No credit card required.
Add Your Members
Import existing members or invite them via email. They'll receive a welcome message automatically.
Start Organizing
Create events, send announcements, and track attendance. Your club management is now streamlined.
Features
Everything Your Chess Club Needs
From small school clubs to large community organizations, Rook Ready has the tools to help you succeed.
Member Management
Track member details, contact information, and membership status. Manage contacts and relationships with ease.
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Event Scheduling
Create tournaments, lessons, and casual play sessions. Handle registrations and track attendance effortlessly.
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Attendance Tracking
Record attendance at events with Present, Absent, Late, or Excused status. View attendance history and patterns.
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Club Announcements
Send announcements to your entire club or specific member groups. Keep everyone informed and engaged.
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Custom Fields
Add custom fields to track member-specific data like USCF ratings, skill levels, or any information your club needs.
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Email Notifications
Automated emails for event reminders, registration confirmations, and welcome messages to new members.
From the Founder
“I built this because I was tired of running my club out of a spreadsheet and a group chat. If that’s you too — welcome.”
Geoff Lanotte · Building Rook Ready
Ready?
Run your club without the spreadsheet.
Free for clubs up to 30 members. Upgrade when you outgrow it.