LSV/Turm Lippstadt 96 is a well-established chess club based in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The club runs league teams, training sessions, and regular over-the-board play for members. Moreover, it supports juniors and adult improvers with structured coaching and competitive practice. As a result, the organization is a dependable tournament organizer for Lippstadt and the wider region.

Its flagship event is the 42nd Turm-Open Lippstadt 2026, a seven-round Swiss with three rating groups. In addition, the tournament uses a classical time control and applies clear tie-break rules to separate equal scores. The event features a prize fund of over €4,200, including main prizes, special awards, and rating prizes. Therefore, players can choose a suitable group and compete under consistent conditions from the first round to the awards ceremony.

The club also focuses on fair play, quiet playing halls, and practical round scheduling for visiting competitors. Furthermore, LSV/Turm Lippstadt 96 publishes key updates, participant lists, and pairings on the Turm-Open website. At the same time, the organizers provide clear entry guidance and confirm registration only after receiving the entry fee, which helps keep the start list reliable. Consequently, many players return to Lippstadt for a professional, friendly chess weekend with straightforward logistics.

• Address: Weidegrund 41, 59557 Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

• Email: info@turm-open.de

• Phone: +49 151 54939247

• Website: https://turm-open.de/

• Main contact: Dr. Dominik Baier