The idChess media platform, a new perspective of chess broadcasting

The media revolution is happening in the chess world. People watch live streams, learn about tournaments on social networks, and study theory with short reels. We present you the media platform, where the broadcasts meet trendy solutions.

In this article, we will tell you about the platform and share a step-by-step instruction on how to create and publish clips of sport events.

What is the media platform?

This is a unique online platform for broadcasting and watching chess competitions. It is useful for organizers and fans. It allows automatically recording and publishing games, sharing bright moments, and engaging viewers around the world. Create your own fan club with us!

What are the features?

● Chess games recording played on the real board. Watch online broadcasts during tournaments and analyze the record with your coach after them.

● Creating short videos with the best moments for social networks. Clips are created automatically.

● Posting them on the club’s page. Share your achievements with parents and fans.

● Access to broadcasts from anywhere in the world. Support players without borders.

A format that inspires

Organizers can upload short clips about their clubs, grandmasters, and broadcasts of tournaments and interesting facts. They can be found on the main screen.

How to record best moments?

1. Update the idChess mobile app. This feature is available from the 8.0.7 version, but we recommend upgrading to the latest version in stores.

2. In the app, click on "Record" and then on "Tournament".

Make sure you have a subscription.

3. Select the option "Record your best moments".

If the option is active, the system will generate a short vertical clip. This feature consumes more internet traffic than a normal broadcast.

4. Allow access to the camera and microphone.

5. After the end of the game, set the result of it to complete the recording.

6. Go to media.idchess.com and log in using your account details from live.idchess.com.  

7. In the upper right corner, click on the video icon. You can control your clips:

"Drafts", all recorded videos. They can be published, renamed, or hidden.

"Published", approved by you. They will be available for other users.

"Trash", hidden from other users. You can restore them.

Clips appear 3–60 minutes after the end of the game.

Tutorial: create your first video

In this tutorial, we explain how to log into your account, start recording the best moments, and publish your first clip. Try it out at the next tournament!

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