256 players gathered this weekend in Burbank, California. Only one player walked out as a winner.
After two intense days of Street Fighter action, the Capcom Cup IX Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) has ended. The tournament was a final chance for players to compete in person and advance to the Capcom Cup finals.
The catch; only one person was able to qualify, hence it being called the "Last Chance Qualifier".
Only 1 player moves forward after the Capcom Cup IX Last Chance Qualifier
The tournament started off Sunday, February 12. With multiple competitors participating in the LAN event, it ended up being a stacked event.
An entire studio in Burbank, California was filled for the event.
The first day was an open qualifier, but Monday, February 13 was the top 16. With a filled bracket, we got to see the top players face off for this last chance of making it into the finals.
Broadcasted on Capcom Fighter's Twitch, the tournament ended up lasting over 15 hours combined between the two days.
Monday's Top 16 bracket was filled with some of the top competitors in the game. Everyone was hungry for that finals spot.
Zhen walks out victorious; preparing for this weekend's Capcom Cup IX
After a well-fought battle, Zhen was able to hold onto his momentum, paving his way to victory. This means the player will be participating in the official Capcom Cup IX which begins tomorrow.
The tournament will begin Tuesday, February 14, and extend itself to Sunday, February 19. The tournament prize pool accumulates up to $300,000 altogether. Not only will fans be able to attend the tournament as a spectator, but also will be able to partake in many other activities.
From giveaways, gaming opportunities and more, the entire week is packed with Street Fighter action. People will even get a chance to play the highly-anticipated "Street Fighter 6", which releases later this year.
If you or someone you know is trying to order tickets to the event, you can do so here.
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