2026 Ochoa's Queen's Element Chess Tournament (K-12) (Tri-Cities Regional HS Team State Qualifier)
Availability
Total players registered: 378| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Kindergarten | n/a | 5 | Wait List Only |
| 1st Grade | K - 1 | n/a | 13 | Wait List Only |
| 2nd Grade | K - 2 | n/a | 26 | Wait List Only |
| 3rd Grade | K - 3 | n/a | 49 | Wait List Only |
| 4th Grade | K - 4 | n/a | 74 | Wait List Only |
| 5th Grade | K - 5 | n/a | 59 | Wait List Only |
| 6th Grade | K - 6 | n/a | 47 | Wait List Only |
| 7th Grade | K - 7 | n/a | 25 | Wait List Only |
| 8th Grade | K - 8 | n/a | 14 | Wait List Only |
| 9th-12th Grade Regional Qualifier | 9 - 12 | n/a | 66 | Wait List Only |
Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 8:30β―AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Contact Information
For registration questions, email:
Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com
For all other questions please email:
Miss Edith Lau elau@psd1.org
Notes from the Event Director
Come join us for the Queen's Element Chess Tournament. This is a K-12 tournament. Individual trophies and team trophies will be awarded and will be dependent on number of participants per grade level or section with minimum of 1st through 3rd place presented per grade level or section. Each participant will play five rounds using the Swiss Sys pairing system (S, C, O tiebreaks).
FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE! (CASH ONLY PLEASE)
Entry fee is $15 up until 2 weeks before the tournament, then $20 between 7-14 days prior to the event.
Starting the week of the event, the entry fee is $25/player for late registration. However, we expect registration will fill and close so please register early and pay timely. Note: Online Registration Closes when full (260 K-12 players) or on the Thursday prior to the event at 12:00 pm PST
Please read WECC Code of Conduct which applies to everybody in attendance as a participant, coach, or spectator: https://bit.ly/WECCconduct
Refunds subject to a $5 processing fee. No refunds after February 5th, 2026.