# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier (USCF Rated)
Top 2 Laredo Residents Qualify
Trophies: Top 2 Qualifiers - Top Player U900

Seikatsu Gaming Lounge
Location: 5901 Mcpherson Rd STE #16A, Laredo, TX
Date: Saturday March 21st, 2026 Rds 1 thru 3 - Sunday March 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 March 21st 10 a.m.
Round 2: Sat March 21st 1 p.m.
Round 3: Sat March 21st 3 p.m.
Round 4: Sun March 22nd 10 a.m.
Round 5: Sun March 22nd 1 p.m.
Tie Breaks/Rewards: Sun March 22nd 3 p.m. to 4 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 March 11th by 11 p.m.
$15 Entry Fee before March 18th 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)
Top 2 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laredo/2026-laredo-chess-championship-2nd-qualifier/200029755446207
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Laredo
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Seikatsu - Anime & Gaming Lounge
- **lat**: 27.554439683236
- **long**: -99.478146376242
- **full address**: Seikatsu - Anime & Gaming Lounge, 712 Gale St, Laredo, TX 78041, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Seikatsu - Anime & Gaming Lounge, 712 Gale St, Laredo, TX 78041, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier?
  - **A:** 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier is organized by South Texas Elite Chess Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Laredo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Laredo Chess Championship 2nd Qualifier sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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