Tornelo raises £1.8m to scale chess tournament platform

Organisers of professional chess matches can coordinate scheduling and player registration through a digital platform developed by Tornelo Ltd, which has secured £1.8m in fresh capital. The company, which operates from Belfast and falls within the software publishing sector, provides features specifically designed for arbiter-led events to serve clubs and competitive communities worldwide.

The business was incorporated in 2021 to address administrative challenges within the sport. Its technology suite includes dedicated capabilities for maintaining player databases, managing attendee lists, and overseeing logistics to ensure tournaments run efficiently. These tools allow officials to supervise play while automating routine back-office duties.

This latest funding injection was detailed in corporate filings processed during September 2026. Financial records for the firm show that its most recent annual accounts were prepared for the period ending 31 December 2025.