The Festival Nacional e Internacional de Ajedrez Querétaro 2026 rolls through Round 2 with ten strong players battling it out in Group A. The 90-minute time control with 30-second increment keeps the action brisk while demanding precision. Mexico's top talent faces international competition in this round-robin format, where every point counts toward separation. The broadcast captures real chess, not blitz theater. Players can't afford careless moves when ninety minutes disappears fast.