PNWCC Premiere USCF Open - Spring 2025 (1800+)
By PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER | Wed, 2025-03-26 19:00 to Sun, 2025-03-30 23:00, Pacific Daylight TimeMar 26-30, 2025 | Completed | 8/24
| Name | PNWCC Premiere USCF Open - Spring 2025 (1800+) [Completed] |
| Organizer | PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER |
| Event Contacts | Lilly Zhang [Email lillyzh100@gmail.com][Phone 9714097621] |
| Event Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Dates | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:00 PM ~ Sunday, March 30, 2025 11:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Hotel Reservation | https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/wa/bellevue/sonesta-select-seattle-bellevue-redmond?isGroupCode=false&promoCode=2PNWCHES |
| Require Check In | Yes [Check-In Phrase : Playing venue is Hotel Sonesta Select at 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA, USA, 98007] |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| Unpaid Entries | Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours) |
| USCF Membership | Expired USCF players may register [ Renewal through organizer is not offered during registration ] |
| Event Address | 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA, USA, 98007 Copied! |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 7 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [90+30] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 24 |
| Prize Fund | $0 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Live Game | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Zoom and Skype |
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info
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PNWCC USCF rated 7-round Swiss tournament with time control 90+30 for USCF 1800+. Only 4 1600+ play up spots available. Address: Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue Redmond, 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA
Entry Fees - 1. $140 before 3/1/2025. $160 afterwards for USCF 1800+/FIDE 1600+ players. 2. 4 play-up spots for USCF 1600+ players with $50 extra entry fee. 3. FM players free entry if register before 3/1/2025 with $140 prize reduction. No free entry after 3/1/2025. 4. Prize - 1st 20% of total entry fee - 2nd place 15% of total entry fee - 3rd place 10% of total entry fee |
Membership Discounts
| 10% off | PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) |
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1.
Arbiter
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7 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/90;+30]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 1 Seats
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3.
Open
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7 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[90+30]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 24 Seats
20% - 15% - 10%
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Play Up : Playup | 4 Seats
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By registering for a PNWCC chess event, players commit to upholding the highest standards of ethics and fair play in both online and over-the-board (OTB) games. Players agree not to use cell phones, chess engines, or any form of external assistance during their games. If a player's online account is closed due to fair play violations, they must return all prize money won in PNWCC events. Violations of this agreement may result in game forfeiture, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions imposed by PNWCC.
During online tournaments, players must adhere to PNWCC's enhanced fair play rules, including using Zoom for monitoring via webcam when required. All games will be reviewed by Chess.com or Lichess.org's Fair Play teams for potential violations, and prize-winning games will be certified by PNWCC’s Fair Play Committee. PNWCC reserves the sole right to interpret the results of online tournament games.
PNWCC Premiere USCF Open - Spring 2025 (1800+) Completed
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHESS CENTER
Lilly Zhang [Email lillyzh100@gmail.com][Phone 9714097621]
Pacific Daylight Time
3/26/2025 7:00 PM ~ 3/30/2025 11:00 PM
3/25/2025 11:59 PM
Phrase: Playing venue is Hotel Sonesta Select at 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA, USA, 98007
Expired USCF players may register.
Renewal through organizer is not offered during registration.
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
7
2
24
Classical [90+30]
USCF
0.00 (USD)
PNWCC USCF rated 7-round Swiss tournament with time control 90+30 for USCF 1800+. Only 4 1600+ play up spots available.
Address: Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue Redmond, 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA
Schedule :
R1 - 03/26 06:00 PM PST
R2 - 03/27 06:00 PM PST
R3 - 03/28 06:00 PM PST
R4 - 03/29 11:00 AM PST
R5 - 03/29 06:00 PM PST
R6 - 03/30 10:00 AM PST
R7 - 03/30 05:00 PM PST
- Pairing will be based on player's USCF rating of March 2025.
- Players need to bring their own chess sets and clocks, none will be provided
Entry Fees -
1. $140 before 3/1/2025. $160 afterwards for USCF 1800+/FIDE 1600+ players.
2. 4 play-up spots for USCF 1600+ players with $50 extra entry fee.
3. FM players free entry if register before 3/1/2025 with $140 prize reduction. No free entry after 3/1/2025.
4. Prize - 1st 20% of total entry fee - 2nd place 15% of total entry fee - 3rd place 10% of total entry fee
Membership Discounts
By registering for a PNWCC chess event, players commit to upholding the highest standards of ethics and fair play in both online and over-the-board (OTB) games. Players agree not to use cell phones, chess engines, or any form of external assistance during their games. If a player's online account is closed due to fair play violations, they must return all prize money won in PNWCC events. Violations of this agreement may result in game forfeiture, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions imposed by PNWCC.
During online tournaments, players must adhere to PNWCC's enhanced fair play rules, including using Zoom for monitoring via webcam when required. All games will be reviewed by Chess.com or Lichess.org's Fair Play teams for potential violations, and prize-winning games will be certified by PNWCC’s Fair Play Committee. PNWCC reserves the sole right to interpret the results of online tournament games.