PNWCC Online Open - Glacier Peak (All Sections will merge)
Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Saturday, May 29, 2021 08:30 Pacific Daylight Time | Completed

Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
Google Calendar Link : Click here for the event calendar
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : chess.com,online,WA 98034
Prize Fund : $7,250
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Classical [G/60;+5]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 9 [Each sections may have differen number of rounds]
Norm Event :
Require Check In :
Charity Event :
Total Seats : 200
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Monday, May 31, 2021 5:00 PM
Schedule Info : 08:30AM – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM PDT (Seattle Time) on each game day
Registration : Register by Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:00 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Mebmership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Silver) 20%
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) 30%
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.
Players who break the agreement will face forfeiture of their games, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions by PNWCC, chess.com, lichess.org, and US Chess.

  • I promise to follow the US Chess rules while playing my games (no communication with other players, etc)
  • I promise to not use a cell phone, chess engine, or seek any kind of outside assistance during my games.
  • I will use the program ZOOM in order to be monitored via webcam.
  • I understand that my games may be checked by Chess.com and 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 and/or Chess.com's Fair Play Review Team.
  • 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.
Description : Important Update All sections will be merged. We still guarantee the first place prize to be $1500 and Best U2400 to be $500 to appreciate the loyalty of our players. Other prize will be prorated based on entries.
A USCF Online and chess.com rated 4-section 9-round G/60;+5 tournament over the Memorial Day long weekend. Higher of OTB and Online USCF regular rating be used for entry qualification, pairing and prize. Play up for up to 200-points with extra fee and limited seats.

Prizes -
  • Section Rainier (2400+) - Based on 40 paid entries - $2500 ($1500gtd) - $1200 - $800 - $600 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 - $100, Best IM $100 extra, Best FM $100 extra, Best NM $100 Extra, Best Female $100
  • Section Baker (2000+) - Based on 40 paid entries - $700 ($500gtd) - $500 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 -$100 -$100 -$100 Best U2200 $150
  • Section Si (1600+) - Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1800 $100
  • Little Si (U1600) - Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1400 $75, Best U1200 $75 , Best U1000 $50, Best Unrated $50 - based on 50 paid entries
Misc Info : Conditions - GM's/WGM/IM/WIM play complete event with 4.5+ points get $50 gtd prize.

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
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
GM's play complete event with 4.5+ points get $50 gtd prize.
Based on 40 paid entries - $2500 ($1500gtd) - $1200 - $800 - $600 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 - $100, Best IM $100 extra, Best FM $100 extra, Best NM $100 Extra, Best Female $100
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = GM ]
$50.00 [ & FIDE Title = IM ]
$50.00 [ & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
$105.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2300 - 2399 ]
$105.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
$120.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
$120.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2300 - 2399 ]
$135.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
GM/WGM/WIM/IM with 4.5+ points will get $50gtd prize
Based on 40 paid entries - $700 ($500gtd) - $500 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 -$100 -$100 -$100 Best U2200 $150
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$0.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$75.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 ]
$90.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 ]
Play Up : 1800-1999 Play Up to Mt Baker | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$105.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$105.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$120.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1800 $100
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$75.00 [ Before 5/28/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
Play Up : 1400-1599 Play Up to Mt Si | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$75.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1400 - 1499 ]
$90.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$105.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1400 - 1499 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1400 $75, Best U1200 $75 , Best U1000 $50, Best Unrated $50 - based on 50 paid entries
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]
$75.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]