Upper Austrian Chess Federation is a chess federation and tournament organizer based in Upper Austria, with event operations centered in Linz, Austria. It supports official regional chess activity and works closely with national chess structures in Austria. In addition, it helps deliver major competitive events for both elite and open tournament players.

The federation organizes a broad range of chess activity, including FIDE-rated tournament competition, classical chess, rapid, and blitz events. It is one of the official organizers of the Oberbank Challenger Open 2026, a high-profile open chess tournament in Linz that also connects with the Austrian Women’s National Championship and the Upper Austrian Championship. Moreover, the event is organized together with the Österreichischer Schachförderverein under the host framework of the Austrian Chess Federation.

Over the years, the federation has played an important role in regional competition, title events, and player development in Upper Austria. Furthermore, its leadership is directly involved in tournament delivery, arbiting standards, and organized chess administration. As a result, it remains a key chess organizer for serious tournament chess in Austria.