⚡PNWCC Thematic Jackpot Blitz - Italian Game

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sun, Jan 28 2024 10:00, Pacific Standard Time | Completed

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Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center [ pnwchesscenter@gmail.com 4258028602]
Flyer Link : https://nachesshub.com/Organizers/Details/A6051987
Lichess Team Link : https://lichess.org/team/pnwcc-opening-bullet-and-blitz
Live Game Link : https://lichess.org/swiss/pgnTONu1
Event Address : lichess.org, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $675
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : lichess.org
Use Max (OTB, Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Blitz [3+2]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 11 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
0.5 Byes Allowed : 0 [Each sections may have different number of half-point byes]
Require Check In :
Total Seats : 200
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Sunday, January 28, 2024 10:00 AM ~ Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:15 PM
Registration : Register by Sunday, January 28, 2024 9:45 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
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.
  • 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
  • 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.
Event Description : 11 rounds of Swiss Blitz tournament with time control 3+2 to test your opening knowledges with Grandmasters.

This week features Italian Opening starting with moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4.

Gtd Prize for top 5 finishers $300-$200-$100-$50-$25. Jackpot winners will get $1100 bonus!
Entry Fees -
GM/WGM - Free entry
IM/WIM - Free entry with $25 prize reduction
FM/WFM - $5
NM - $10
Others - $20 [limit to 50 entries]
PNWCC Gold members 20% discount

Players must register and then join the lichess team PNWCC Opening Bullet and Blitz

Note - No ZOOM meeting is required for the bullet event. Prize will be sent after lichess reviews the prize winner's games.

Check-in phrase -
I will join lichess team PNWCC Opening Bullet and Blitz and play fairly to improve my opening knowledge.


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
11 Rounds | 0 Byes | Bullet Time Control [1+0] | lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing | 200 Seats
$300-$200-$100
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = WIM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = IM ]
$5.00 [ USCF Title = LM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = FM ]
$5.00 [ USCF Title = LM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = WFM ]
$10.00 [ USCF Title = NM ]
Play Up : Play up for untitled players | 50 Seats
Entry Fees
$20.00 [ ]