PNWCC Blitz Championship 2020

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sunday, August 02, 2020 09:30 Pacific Daylight Time | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
Lichess Team Link : https://lichess.org/team/pnwcc-blitz-championship-2020
lichess.org Tournament Url : https://lichess.org/swiss/Vw1R8ONz
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 : licehss, lichess, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $1,500
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : lichess.org
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Blitz [G/3;+2]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 13 [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 : 200
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Sunday, August 2, 2020 9:30 AM ~ Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:55 PM
Schedule Info :
Registration : Register by Sunday, August 2, 2020 9:15 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
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 : One section 13-round Swiss blitz tournament with time control G/3+2 on lichess. $750 for the champion, $300 for the second and $200 for the 3rd place, $100 for 4th and $50 for 5th place. MUST played in PNWCC events before - otherwise 25% prize reduction. PNWCC Fair play rule applies - angled camera with audio and video, and screen sharing. Results will be checked by lichess.org before sending prize. Champion title is by tie breaker, but prizes are by points only. Check in phrase - I read PNWCC fair play rule and I will play clear and clean!

Misc Info: 1. Must register 2. Must join lichess team - https://lichess.org/team/pnwcc-blitz-championship-2020 and join tournament - https://lichess.org/swiss/Vw1R8ONz 3. Must follow PNWCC fair play rules with angled camera on zoom and share screen. 4. Must play a PNWCC event before otherwise 25% prize reduction 5. Champion title is by tie breaker, but prizes are by points (which means can be shared) 6. Must have real name on your lichess profile otherwise 50% prize reduction

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
13 Rounds | 0 Byes | Blitz Time Control | lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing
$750 - $300 - $200 - $100 - $50 - $25 - $25 - $25 - $25 -$25
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$10.00 [ & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$10.00 [ & FIDE Title = IM ]
$20.00 [ ]