♟️ About the Organizer

Schach Events is a chess tournament organizer based in Greifswald, Germany. Guido Springer manages its tournament activity and serves as the main contact for players. The organizer focuses on recurring over-the-board chess competitions in Greifswald.

Schach Events organizes several tournaments each year at VCH Hotel Greifswald. Its program includes shorter weekend competitions and longer classical events. The weekend tournaments usually feature five rounds and German DWZ rating calculation. The longer events normally feature seven rounds with both DWZ and FIDE rating calculation.

The organizer publishes tournament regulations, registration forms, schedules, participant information, and results through its official website. Players can also contact Guido Springer directly by email or telephone. This structure gives participants one central source for tournament planning and registration.

🏆 Chess Events and Activities

The main Schach Events tournament series includes the VCH-Neujahrsturnier, VCH-Open, Ryck-Open, and Greifswalder Springer. These events take place at different points during the year. The official tournament archive includes editions from many previous seasons.

The VCH-Neujahrsturnier and VCH-Open usually use a five-round weekend format. Organizers may divide players into rating groups when enough participants register. Some editions also provide a separate group for younger players.

The Ryck-Open and Greifswalder Springer use a longer format. The Ryck-Open 2026 runs from July 15 to 19, 2026. It features seven Swiss-system rounds and allows up to 50 participants. The event counts for both DWZ and FIDE rating.

🌍 Player Services and Tournament Support

Schach Events works with VCH Hotel Greifswald on its main tournament program. The hotel serves as the playing venue for the recurring events. This arrangement allows players to compete and stay at the same location.

The organizer also coordinates selected accommodation options for tournament participants. Official event pages provide room information and booking conditions. Players can request accommodation when they submit their tournament registration.

Some tournament programs include additional activities such as bowling evenings. Youth competitions have also accompanied selected editions of the Greifswalder Springer. These activities expand the event program beyond the classical rounds.