Tournament directors typically perform a number of key functions at sporting events of all kinds, including martial arts tournaments, major field sport tournaments, and chess tournaments. The extent of the tournament director's duties varies depending on the size of the tournament, the nature of the sport, and the number of other officials. Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Chess is an abstract strategy board game for two players. ...

Examples include:

• Acting as a referee
• Organizing tournament brackets
• Tracking scores and statistics
• Enforcing rules and regulations
• Officiating awards ceremonies