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2026 Laredo Chess Championship 1st Qualifier
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Special Guest Tournament
Participants
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2026 Laredo Chess Championship 1st Qualifier (USCF Rated)
Top 3 Laredo Residents Qualify
Trophies: Overall Winner - Top 3 Qualifiers - Top Player U1100
Seikatsu Gaming Lounge
Location: 5901 Mcpherson Rd STE #16A, Laredo, TX
Date: Saturday Feb 21st, 2026 Rds 1 thru 3 - Sunday Feb 22nd, 2026 Rds 4 & 5
Registration: Doors Open at 9 a.m., Registration Ends at 9:45 am, Round 1 Starts at 10 a.m.
Tournament Control
Rounds: 5 Rds (Swiss System)
Time Control: G/50+10 (All Rounds)
Section: USCF Regular Rated Open
Round 1: Sat Feb 21st 10 a.m.
Round 2: Sat Feb 21st 1 p.m.
Round 3: Sat Feb 21st 3 p.m.
Round 4: Sun Feb 22nd 10 a.m.
Round 5: Sun Feb 22nd 1 p.m.
Tie Breaks/Rewards: Sun Feb 22nd 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Approximately)
Chief Tournament Director (TD): Joseph Filazzola
Registration Details
$10 Entry Fee before Feb 7th by 11 p.m.
$15 Entry Fee before Feb 15th by 11 p.m.
$60 Onsite Registration
Early Registration: Paid to (Joseph Filazzola) (TD) (956-763-6199) by Early Registration Deadline
Please fill out the registration form before texting Joseph Filazzola to arrange registration payment
Note: Bring Your Own Board, Chess Pieces, and Clock Please: Must be USCF Approved
Register Now!
NO Refunds for Pre-Registration Unless Tournament Cancelled
Additional Information
All Players Must have an current USCF Membership to be Paired
USCF Membership available on site
No Requested Byes Allowed after Round 1 (All Requested Byes are 0.5 Tournament Points)
Top 3 Players Qualify (Laredo Residents) for the 2026 Laredo Chess Championship Candidates Tournament this summer
Tiebreaks (if needed) will be played after 5th Round.
Format of tiebreaks is Determinant on how many people are tied. TD Will Decide Time Control
Tournament Entry Fee Must be paid before registration is complete
Pre-registration List
Limited Seating to 36 Players
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