PNWCC Chess960 Online - Aug 27

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 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
Google Calendar Link : Click here for the event calendar
Live Game Link : https://chess.com/live
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=e99cdeb0-3635-4078-a07e-f446e6edca25
Event Address : Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $750
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Rapid [G/10;+5]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 7 [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 : 50
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM ~ Sunday, August 27, 2023 3:00 PM
Schedule Info : 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM - 11:20 PM -12:00 PM - 12:40 PM - 01:20 PM - 02:00 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Sunday, August 27, 2023 9:00 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) 20%
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 7-round Chess960 Swiss tournament on chess.com with time control: G/10;+5.
    • One round only has one game. The opponents do NOT switch color to have a rematch.
    • All start positions are created by chess.com randomly.
  2. Event is chess.com Chess960 rated.
  3. Sections and prizes (Open has limited play-up seats).
    • Open: $300 - $250 - $200
  4. PNWCC TDs will make pairing based on the highest of FIDE, USCF and USCF Online rating.
    • PNWCC TDs will start games for players.
    • Player should log-in the chess.com account and wait at https://www.chess.com/play/online on time.
    • Forfeit for 15 minutes late in R1 and 10 minutes late in R2-R4.
    • All bye requests should be submitted in check-in. Bye requests will not be accepted in the tournament day.
  5. PNWCC Fair Play Agreement and Rules.
    • Must join ZOOM meeting (register and sign-in to see the link) with full name in English.
    • Must use a camera to show player face.
    • Must share the full screen (not just share the web browser).
    • Must turn on Zoom audio.
    • Player can leave for restroom only when it is not his/her move.
  6. The games will be submitted to chess.com for fair play checking. After checking is done, prizes will be sent out.
  7. Check in phrase: I have read the flyer and know R1 will start at 10:00AM Seattle time. I have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with camera, microphone on and shared screen. I will play fairly.


Misc Info: Entry fee is non-refundable after 12:00AM of the event day.

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
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 20 Seats
$300 - $250 - $200
Entry Fees (USD)
$50.00 [ Before 8/25/2023 1:29:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 2300 ]
$60.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 2300 ]
Play Up : U1800 Play Up | 20 Seats
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 8/25/2023 1:29:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1799 ]
$70.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
Play Up : Titled Players
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ & Specific USCF IDs ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = GM ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = WFM ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = IM ]
$5.00 [ & FIDE Title = FM ]