| Organizer |
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Pacific Northwest Chess Center |
| Flyer Link |
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
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| Live Game Link |
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https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Pairing & Results Link |
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https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Event Address |
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chess.com, online, WA 98034 |
| Prize Fund |
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$7,250 |
| Status |
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Completed |
| Event Type |
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Open |
| Rating Type |
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chess.com |
| Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing |
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| Time Control |
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Classical [G/60;+5] |
| Pairing Rule |
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Swiss |
| Rounds |
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9 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-point Byes Available |
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0 [Each sections may have different number of half-point byes] |
| Norm Event |
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| Require Check In |
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| Charity Event |
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| Total Seats |
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200 |
| Event Time Zone |
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(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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| Dates |
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Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Monday, May 31, 2021 5:00 PM
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| Schedule Info |
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08:30AM – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM PDT (Seattle Time) on each game day
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| Registration |
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Register by Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:00 AM |
| Entry Fee |
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Due on registration |
| USCF Membership |
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Must not expire before event ends |
| Member Discount |
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| Fair Play Rules |
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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 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 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.
- 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.
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. |
| Description |
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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 -
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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
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Section Baker (2000+) - Based on 40 paid entries - $700 ($500gtd) - $500 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 -$100 -$100 -$100 Best U2200 $150
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Section Si (1600+) - Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1800 $100
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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
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| Misc Info |
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Conditions -
GM's/WGM/IM/WIM play complete event with 4.5+ points get $50 gtd prize.
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