2026 Ochoa's Queen's Element Chess Tournament (K-12)
Availability
Total players registered: 151| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Kindergarten | n/a | 1 | 109 |
| 1st Grade | K - 1 | n/a | 4 | 109 |
| 2nd Grade | K - 2 | n/a | 11 | 109 |
| 3rd Grade | K - 3 | n/a | 15 | 109 |
| 4th Grade | K - 4 | n/a | 30 | 109 |
| 5th Grade | K - 5 | n/a | 32 | 109 |
| 6th Grade | K - 6 | n/a | 23 | 109 |
| 7th Grade | K - 7 | n/a | 14 | 109 |
| 8th Grade | K - 8 | n/a | 8 | 109 |
| 9th-12th Grade Regional Qualifier | 9 - 12 | n/a | 13 | 109 |
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.