| What | Show it? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Boards and moves | yes | that is why people watch |
| Children's names | first name or first name and initial | the surname - only with parental consent |
| Children's photos on screen | better not | in the app the hall screen can be switched to no photos |
| Tournament standings | yes | by group, if the tournament was split by age |
| Video from the hall | no | the Vibe Chess broadcast shows boards and moves, not pictures of the children |
Which children's details may be published and which consents are needed depends on the law of your country and the rules of the event - agree it with the parents in advance.
The most common problem at a junior tournament is hints. A parent sees a move on the screen and waves to the child. There are two remedies: a fan zone where the child cannot see the parents, and a broadcast delay - moves reach viewers a few moves or minutes later than they appear on the board.
How to use the broadcast page - how to watch a chess tournament broadcast, how to set up a fan zone - a fan zone at a chess tournament.
So parents watch the games from the fan zone or a phone instead of standing at the tables. The hall is quieter, the children calmer, and there are fewer hints.
No. The Vibe Chess broadcast page shows only names, boards and moves. The hall screen can be switched to no photos.
Only with parental consent. Without it - first name, or first name and initial.
Put the fan zone where the child cannot see the parents, and turn on a broadcast delay - it is set up by arrangement.
Yes, if the game was recorded by a camera: it is saved in the app with the moves and analysis.
The Vibe Chess app is built for an evening over the board, not for online play: it keeps the sign-up list, the pairings and the table while you deal with people and the venue. All of it free.
score groups, no rematches, no second bye
everyone plays everyone, the app works out the number of rounds
who is free and who is already at a board is shown under Now
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.
More about junior tournaments: a children's chess tournament, parents at a junior tournament, what age to start chess and how to watch a broadcast.
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