2026 May Open (USCF Rated) Top Laredo residents alternates for the 2026 LaredoChess Championship Candidates tournament Trophies: 1st Overall - Top Player U900
Yukon: House of Tortas
Location: 5517 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
Date: Saturday May 30th Round 1: Starts at 10 a.m.
Tournament Control Rounds: 5 Rds (Swiss System) Time Control: G/30+10 (All Rounds) Section: USCF Regular Rated Open Round 1: Sat May 30th 10:00 a.m. Round 2: Sat May 30th 11:30 a.m. Round 3: Sat May 30th 1:30 p.m. Round 4: SatMay 30th 3:00 p.m. Round 5: SatMay 30th 4:30 p.m. Tie Breaks/Rewards: Sat May 30th6:00 p.m.(Approximately) Chief Tournament Director (TD): Joseph Filazzola Tournament will be held under USCF rules Official Rules of Chess 7th Edition
Registration Details $10 Entry Fee before May 20th by 11 p.m. $15 Entry Fee before May 27th 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 a 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) TopLaredo Residents will be named alternates 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