The Landesschachverband Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. is the state chess federation for Saxony-Anhalt and a leading chess tournament organizer in central Germany. From its base in Magdeburg, the federation coordinates FIDE- and DSB-rated events across the region—open, rapid, and blitz—alongside league operations, referee education, and youth development. Its calendar features state championships and regional festivals that strengthen participation, offer clear rating pathways, and showcase the depth of Saxony-Anhalt chess.
LSV Sachsen-Anhalt partners with clubs, municipalities, and schools to deliver professionally run competitions with qualified arbiters and fair-play standards. Notable fixtures include the Landesmeisterschaften (state championships), the Offene Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft of Saxony-Anhalt, and the annual Landesjugend events—reliable milestones for juniors, adult improvers, and titled players seeking well-organized open chess tournaments in Germany.