PNWCC Elite USCF G90 OTB - Dec 2022

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Friday, December 16, 2022 18:00 (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://tinyurl.com/pnwccuscfg90
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 : 14820 NE 36th St, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052
Prize Fund : $3,000
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : USCF
Time Control : Classical [40/90,SD/30;+30]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 5 [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 : 60
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Friday, December 16, 2022 6:00 PM ~ Sunday, December 18, 2022 11:00 PM
Schedule Info : R1 - 6PM on Friday ; R2 11:00AM R3 5:00PM on Saturday; R4 11:00AM R5 5:00PM on Sunday
Registration : Register by Friday, December 16, 2022 4:30 PM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) 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 : A monthly 5-round USCF rated classical tournament with time control of 40/90,SD/30;+30 that provides the most serious training and prize opportunities to competitive chess players in two sections (2000+ and 1600+)

Schedule (Two Half-Point Byes Available)
Friday - 6:00 PM (R1)
Saturday - 11:00 AM (R2) 5:00PM (R3)
Sunday - 11:00 AM (R4) 5:00PM (R5)

Refer to the flyer for more details

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
7 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$500 ($300 gtd) - $300 - $200 - U1800 $150 - based on 30 paid entries
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
$70.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 9999 ]
$90.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 9999 ]
Play Up : 1500 Play up for 1600+ | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$120.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 1550 - 1599 ]
$140.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1500 - 1549 ]
$170.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 1500 - 1549 ]
$190.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1550 - 1599 ]
7 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$1000 ($600 guaranteed) - $500 - $300, U2200 $200 based on 30 paid entries.
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$140.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
$160.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 1900 Play up for Expert Plus | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$190.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 1950 - 1999 ]
$210.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1950 - 1999 ]
$240.00 [ Before 12/10/2022 6:30:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 1900 - 1949 ]
$260.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1900 - 1949 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200 - $150 -$100 based on 20 paid entries
Entry Fees (USD)
$30.00 [ Before 12/9/2022 6:00:00 PM & USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1599 ]
$40.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1599 ]