The 2026 Summer Tournament, the sixth and final event of the 2026 Houston Chess Circuit, took place on June 7, 2026, at Houston Chess Studio in Houston, TX. Joshua Ruiz won with a perfect 6/6. The event brought together 8 players for a 6-round Swiss tournament with a time control of G/30, d10 (30 minutes per player with a 10-second delay per move).
See the official US Chess crosstable and rating report for the 2026 Summer Tournament.
2026 Summer Tournament Results and Circuit Points
The tournament’s top seed, Joshua Ruiz, claimed 1st place with a perfect 6/6. Along with a commemorative plaque, he earned $300 and 13 circuit points.
Presley Sims finished 2nd with 4.5 points and earned 9 circuit points. Eric E Delvillar and Bo-You Lee tied for 3rd with 4 points (3 circuit points).
All remaining players who completed every round without forfeits or withdrawals received 1 circuit point.
Appreciation
Azeri Chess Academy extends its gratitude to all participants for making the event a success. Special thanks go to Edgar Acosta, whose efforts in handling the setup and technical details were invaluable.
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