PNWCC Opening Blitz - Jobava's Attack - 1.b3 (Free entry)

By PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER | Thu, 2020-12-31 10:30 to Thu, 2020-12-31 12:45, Pacific Standard TimeThu, 2020-12-31 10:30-12:45 | Completed | 74/200


Name PNWCC Opening Blitz - Jobava's Attack - 1.b3 (Free entry) [Completed]
Organizer PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates Thursday, December 31, 2020 10:30 AM ~ Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:45 PM
Registration Deadline Thursday, December 31, 2020 10:29 AM
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
Unpaid Entries Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
Event Address lichess.org, Online, WA, USA, 98034 Copied!
Format OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type Open
Pairing Rule Swiss
Rounds 12 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Blitz [G/3;+2]
Rating Type lichess.org
Total Seats 200
Prize Fund $725 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VzAy99z0sbZdGf-r6D4NLJ_YvgByPTz/view?usp=sharing
Live Game https://lichess.org/swiss/klsJQYx4
Lichess Team https://lichess.org/team/pnwcc-themed-blitz
Lichess Tournament https://lichess.org/swiss/hIsXPsiB
Zoom and Skype
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info
As a courtesy from PNWCC and GM Baadur Jobava to our chess friends, we have jointly made the PNWCC's last event of year 2020 - PNWCC Opening Blitz - Jobava's Attack - 1.b3 (previously known as Nimzo–Larsen Attack) free entry to all on the last day of 2020, Dec 31st at 9:00AM with a lecture from GM Jobava on the 1.b3 opening. Please come join us and have some fun to end year 2020 and the pandemic! If you haven't yet, please subscribe to GM Jobava's Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/jamesblunder Must register on NAChessHub - https://www.nachesshub.com/ and join ZOOM with video and audio to qualify for prize. Prize - shared by points (tie breaker doesn't count) $250 - $150 - $100 - $50 - $25 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 Position of the event - 1.b3

Misc Info: 1. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Seattle Time (PST) - Lecture by GM Jobava on his Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/jamesblunder 2. Blitz - 10:30AM - 12:45PM, Seattle Time (PST) - 12 rounds - All games will start from 1.b3 3. Generous prizes - must register and join ZOOM with angled camera, shared desktop and audio to qualify.
Membership Discounts
20% off PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze)
12 Rounds | 0 Byes | Blitz Time Control [G/3;+2] | lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing | 200 Seats
One section for all
$250 - $150 - $100 - $50 - $25 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM FIDE Title = WIM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
$7.50 [ FIDE Title = IM ]
$7.50 [ FIDE Title = WIM ]
$10.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM ]

By registering for a PNWCC chess event, players commit to upholding the highest standards of ethics and fair play in both online and over-the-board (OTB) games. Players agree not to use cell phones, chess engines, or any form of external assistance during their games. If a player's online account is closed due to fair play violations, they must return all prize money won in PNWCC events. Violations of this agreement may result in game forfeiture, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions imposed by PNWCC.

During online tournaments, players must adhere to PNWCC's enhanced fair play rules, including using Zoom for monitoring via webcam when required. All games will be reviewed by Chess.com or Lichess.org's Fair Play teams for potential violations, and prize-winning games will be certified by PNWCC’s Fair Play Committee. PNWCC reserves the sole right to interpret the results of online tournament games.

General Information
Name
PNWCC Opening Blitz - Jobava's Attack - 1.b3 (Free entry) Completed
Organizer
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER
πŸ“§ pnwchesscenter@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 4258028602
Time Zone
(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
πŸ“… Dates
12/31/2020 10:30 AM ~ 12/31/2020 12:45 PM
Registration Deadline
12/31/2020 10:29 AM
πŸ’³ Entry Fee due on registration
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
πŸ“ Location
lichess.org, Online, WA, USA, 98034 Copied!
Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Rounds
12
HPB
0
Capacity
200
⏱️ Time Control
Blitz [G/3;+2]
Rating
lichess.org
πŸ’° Prize Fund
725.00 (USD)
Zoom / Skype
Login to see meeting info
Description
As a courtesy from PNWCC and GM Baadur Jobava to our chess friends, we have jointly made the PNWCC's last event of year 2020 - PNWCC Opening Blitz - Jobava's Attack - 1.b3 (previously known as Nimzo–Larsen Attack) free entry to all on the last day of 2020, Dec 31st at 9:00AM with a lecture from GM Jobava on the 1.b3 opening. Please come join us and have some fun to end year 2020 and the pandemic! If you haven't yet, please subscribe to GM Jobava's Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/jamesblunder Must register on NAChessHub - https://www.nachesshub.com/ and join ZOOM with video and audio to qualify for prize. Prize - shared by points (tie breaker doesn't count) $250 - $150 - $100 - $50 - $25 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 Position of the event - 1.b3

Misc Info: 1. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Seattle Time (PST) - Lecture by GM Jobava on his Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/jamesblunder 2. Blitz - 10:30AM - 12:45PM, Seattle Time (PST) - 12 rounds - All games will start from 1.b3 3. Generous prizes - must register and join ZOOM with angled camera, shared desktop and audio to qualify.
Sections & Entry Fees
Membership Discounts
12 Rds 0 HPB Blitz lichess.org
G/3;+2
One section for all
πŸ† $250 - $150 - $100 - $50 - $25 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10 - $10
Max Seats: 200
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ ]
β€’ $0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
β€’ $0.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM FIDE Title = IM ]
β€’ $0.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM FIDE Title = WIM ]
β€’ $0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
β€’ $7.50 [ FIDE Title = IM ]
β€’ $7.50 [ FIDE Title = WIM ]
β€’ $10.00 [ Before 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM ]

By registering for a PNWCC chess event, players commit to upholding the highest standards of ethics and fair play in both online and over-the-board (OTB) games. Players agree not to use cell phones, chess engines, or any form of external assistance during their games. If a player's online account is closed due to fair play violations, they must return all prize money won in PNWCC events. Violations of this agreement may result in game forfeiture, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions imposed by PNWCC.

During online tournaments, players must adhere to PNWCC's enhanced fair play rules, including using Zoom for monitoring via webcam when required. All games will be reviewed by Chess.com or Lichess.org's Fair Play teams for potential violations, and prize-winning games will be certified by PNWCC’s Fair Play Committee. PNWCC reserves the sole right to interpret the results of online tournament games.