PNWCC PDT - Expert Plus G75 Sold Out!

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Saturday, January 30, 2021 08:30 (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmQ-J1p6hKGwsYd7IBcKTZAaK5wIH542/view?usp=sharing
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $900
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Classical [G/75;+5]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 3 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-point Byes Available : 0 [Each sections may have different number of half-point byes]
Norm Event :
Require Check In :
Charity Event :
Total Seats : 34
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Saturday, January 30, 2021 6:00 PM
Schedule Info : 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Friday, January 29, 2021 8:30 PM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze) 10%
Fair Play Rules : By registering for a PNWCC chess event, players agree to follow the fair play agreement terms in accordance with maintaining the highest possible standards of ethics and fair play during my online chess games.
  • I promise to not use a cell phone, chess engine, or seek any kind of outside assistance during my games.
  • I promise to follow the enhanced fair play rules in PNWCC online tournament.
    • I will use the program ZOOM in order to be monitored via webcam when required.
    • I understand that my games may be checked by Chess.com or lichess.org’s Fair Play team for signs of fair play violations.
    • The games of all prize winners will be certified by PNWCC's Fair Play Committee
    • PNWCC has the sole right to interpret the results of the online tournament games.
    • If my online account(s) get closed due to fair-play violations, I will have to return all the prize money I earned from PNWCC events, regardless if I violated the fair-play rules in the PNWCC events or not. If I do not return the prize money, PNWCC can publicly announce that my account gets closed for fair-play violation.
Players who break the agreement will face forfeiture of their games, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions by PNWCC
Description : (1)A 3-round, G/75+5 tournament on chess.com for two separate groups of players with USCF ratings from the range of 1900-2099, and 2100-2299 (limited play up available). Each group will have up to 3 invited 2300+ players as trainers ($75 guaranteed prize offered). FIDE rating 2400+ is required for trainers in 2100-2299 section. (2) Trainers will NOT play each other and will be able to earn the higher prize. Trainer’s registration fee will refund after the tournament. (3) Event is USCF Online Rated. Pairing is based on USCF regular or online rating. (4) Games will be played on chess.com and pairing will be made by PNWCC TDs. Results reported through Skype group. (5) Each section has Prize: $175 - $125 - $75 -$50 -$25. Limited play up. (6) PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply! All players are required to join ZOOM meeting (register and sign-in to see the link); must use angled camera; must share screen; must join Zoom with audio. (7) Check in phrase - I read flyer and know round 1 starts at 8:30AM Seattle time and have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with angled camera with microphone on and screen sharing are required. No restroom use after 50min into the game. I will play fairly.

Misc Info: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST/Seattle Time PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply!

Zoom and Skype Links
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info

Sections and Entry Fees
Name Details
3 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
$175 - $125 - $75 -$50 -$25
Entry Fees (USD)
$30.00 [ Before 1/27/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
$40.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
Play Up : FIDE 2400+ Trainer | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$30.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 2000 Playup | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$45.00 [ Before 1/27/2021 8:30:00 AM & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 2099 ]
$60.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2099 ]
3 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
$175 - $125 - $75 -$50 -$25
Entry Fees (USD)
$30.00 [ Before 1/27/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 2099 ]
$40.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 2099 ]
Play Up : 1800 Play up | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$45.00 [ Before 1/27/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$60.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
Play Up : 2300+ Trainer | 3 Seats
2300+ Trainer - Pay $30 entry fee to secure spots - will be refunded later
Entry Fees
$30.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2300 - 9999 ]
$30.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2300 - 9999 ]