♟️ About ChessOrg Hoffmann Reisen GmbH

ChessOrg Hoffmann Reisen GmbH, commonly presented as ChessOrg, is a German chess tournament organizer based in Bad Zwischenahn, Lower Saxony. It offers over-the-board events in Germany and abroad. Moreover, many tournament weeks combine classical chess with accommodation, leisure activities, and time to explore the host destination.

The organizer manages recurring competitions in Bad Zwischenahn, Bad Wörishofen, Bischofsgrün, Fischen-Langenwang, and Meran. Its event portfolio includes the Alpenpokal, NordWest-Cup, ChessOrg Chess Festival Bad Wörishofen, Gold-Cup Meran, and the Open Senior Individual Championship of Upper Franconia. In particular, the Alpenpokal has formed part of the chess calendar since 1975.

Jürgen Wempe leads ChessOrg as Managing Director and serves as its principal public contact. In addition, he appears as the registration contact for the Upper Franconian senior championship. ChessOrg supports participants through official regulations, online registration, entry lists, results links, hotel information, and practical travel details.

🏆 Long-Running Tournament Portfolio

ChessOrg’s annual program covers several tournament formats and player groups. The NordWest-Cup in Bad Zwischenahn uses several rating-based sections and attracts players from Germany and other countries. Meanwhile, the ChessOrg Chess Festival Bad Wörishofen offers an Open, a B-Open, and a dedicated senior tournament.

The Alpenpokal provides a nine-round chess week in the Allgäu region. Furthermore, the Gold-Cup Meran brings the chess-and-holiday concept to South Tyrol, Italy. These events give players a structured classical schedule while leaving room for local activities and relaxation.

For 2027, ChessOrg lists the 52nd Alpenpokal, the NordWest-Cup, the 42nd ChessOrg Chess Festival Bad Wörishofen, the 54th Gold-Cup Meran, and the 44th Upper Franconian senior championship. Therefore, players can choose between multi-section opens, senior competition, and destination-based chess weeks.

🧳 Chess Travel and Player Services

ChessOrg places practical player support alongside tournament administration. Players can register directly through the organizer’s website, normally until 24 hours before an event unless the regulations set another deadline. Moreover, the website provides tournament invitations, participant lists, rating links, downloadable game files, and event-specific hotel information.

The organizer also publishes details about accommodation, local transport, and accompanying programs. For example, the 2027 event in Bischofsgrün includes arranged collection from Bayreuth railway station and excursions in the Fichtel Mountains. Consequently, players and accompanying guests can plan both the competition and their wider stay from one central source.

🤝 Senior Chess and Regional Cooperation

Senior chess forms a visible part of ChessOrg’s tournament program. The Bad Wörishofen festival includes a separate senior section, while the Bischofsgrün event focuses entirely on older players. In addition, ChessOrg runs the open senior championship in cooperation with Schachbezirk Oberfranken.

The 2027 Bischofsgrün tournament uses nine Swiss-system rounds and counts for both FIDE Elo and German DWZ ratings. It also awards the Upper Franconian senior title to the leading eligible participant. As a result, the event combines an open senior tournament with an official regional championship.