GM Lecture and Blitz - Moradi and Oparin
By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Thu, 2023-02-23 16:30 to Thu, 2023-02-23 22:00, Pacific Standard Time | Completed
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | GM Lecture and Blitz - Moradi and Oparin [Completed] |
| Organizer | Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:30 PM ~ Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:30 PM |
| Event Address |
 14820 NE 36th St, Room 99/1915 Hopper, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052
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| Require Check In | Yes [Check-In Phrase : OTB tournament in Microsoft Building 99 Cafeteria. Bring your own clock and chesset.] |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| USCF Membership | Must not expire before event ends |
| Event Details | |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 9 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [Various - See flyer] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 50 |
| Prize Fund | $8,000 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18-fHVwiAqJH9b3QTVpHXOJuFTpZMQfwn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113843324494673960645&rtpof=true&sd=true |
| Live Game | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Pairing & Results | 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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| Event Description | |
| GM Moradi, Elshan [USCF 2600 | FIDE 2514] and GM Oparin, Grigoriy [USCF 2726 | FIDE 2667] will visit Seattle and give two hours of lectures in Microsoft Building 99 lecture hall on following topics - 1. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dynamic Positions out of the Opening - by GM Moradiabadi 2. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Practical Opening Prep for Tournaments - by GM Oparin ZOOM will be provided for registered and paid players if not available to participate in person. After the lectures, we will take a 30-min break and the event will continue with a 9-round USCF rated over-the-board blitz tournament with 3+2 time control, in Microsoft Cafe 99. The two guest GM's will not play each other so to give local players more opportunities to play GM's. The prizes of the blitz tournament is gtd $200-$175-$150. Entry fee - Lecture Only - $30 Blitz Only - $30 Lecture and Blitz and Pizza - $55 IM/WIM free entry if register 1 week before event starts with $30 prize reduction. |
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| Membership Discount | |
| 10% off | PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) |
| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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9 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[Various - See flyer]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 1 Seats
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9 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[Various - See flyer]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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9 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[Various - See flyer]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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9 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[Various - See flyer]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Blitz Time Control
[3+2]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 50 Seats
$200-$175-$150
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📋 General Information
Name
GM Lecture and Blitz - Moradi and Oparin Completed
GM Lecture and Blitz - Moradi and Oparin Completed
Time Zone
(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
📅 Dates
2/23/2023 4:30 PM ~ 2/23/2023 10:00 PM
2/23/2023 4:30 PM ~ 2/23/2023 10:00 PM
Registration Deadline
2/23/2023 3:30 PM
2/23/2023 3:30 PM
Check-In Required: Yes
Phrase: OTB tournament in Microsoft Building 99 Cafeteria. Bring your own clock and chesset.
Phrase: OTB tournament in Microsoft Building 99 Cafeteria. Bring your own clock and chesset.
💳 Entry Fee due on registration
USCF Membership must not expire before event ends
♟️ Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Swiss
Rounds
9
9
HPB
0
0
Capacity
50
50
⏱️ Time Control
Classical [Various - See flyer]
Classical [Various - See flyer]
Rating
USCF
USCF
💰 Prize Fund
8000.00 (USD)
8000.00 (USD)
🔗 Links
📹 Zoom / Skype
Login to see meeting info
📝 Description
GM Moradi, Elshan [USCF 2600 | FIDE 2514] and GM Oparin, Grigoriy [USCF 2726 | FIDE 2667] will visit Seattle and give two hours of lectures in Microsoft Building 99 lecture hall on following topics -
1. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dynamic Positions out of the Opening - by GM Moradiabadi
2. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Practical Opening Prep for Tournaments - by GM Oparin
ZOOM will be provided for registered and paid players if not available to participate in person.
After the lectures, we will take a 30-min break and the event will continue with a 9-round USCF rated over-the-board blitz tournament with 3+2 time control, in Microsoft Cafe 99. The two guest GM's will not play each other so to give local players more opportunities to play GM's. The prizes of the blitz tournament is gtd $200-$175-$150.
Entry fee -
Lecture Only - $30
Blitz Only - $30
Lecture and Blitz and Pizza - $55
IM/WIM free entry if register 1 week before event starts with $30 prize reduction.
1. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dynamic Positions out of the Opening - by GM Moradiabadi
2. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Practical Opening Prep for Tournaments - by GM Oparin
ZOOM will be provided for registered and paid players if not available to participate in person.
After the lectures, we will take a 30-min break and the event will continue with a 9-round USCF rated over-the-board blitz tournament with 3+2 time control, in Microsoft Cafe 99. The two guest GM's will not play each other so to give local players more opportunities to play GM's. The prizes of the blitz tournament is gtd $200-$175-$150.
Entry fee -
Lecture Only - $30
Blitz Only - $30
Lecture and Blitz and Pizza - $55
IM/WIM free entry if register 1 week before event starts with $30 prize reduction.
🏷️ Member Discounts
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold)
10% off
🏆 Sections & Entry Fees
9 Rds
0 HPB
Classical
USCF
Various - See flyer
Max Seats: 1
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ ]
9 Rds
0 HPB
Classical
USCF
Various - See flyer
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ ]
9 Rds
0 HPB
Classical
USCF
Various - See flyer
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ Before 2/16/2023 4:00:00 PM FIDE Title = WIM ]
• $0.00 [ Before 2/16/2023 4:00:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ]
• $0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
• $0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
• $30.00 [ ]
9 Rds
0 HPB
Classical
USCF
Various - See flyer
Entry Fees (USD):
• $30.00 [ ]
9 Rds
3 HPB
Blitz
USCF
3+2
🏆 $200-$175-$150
Max Seats: 50
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
• $0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
• $0.00 [ Before 2/9/2023 4:00:00 PM FIDE Title = WIM ]
• $0.00 [ Before 2/9/2023 4:00:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ]
• $55.00 [ ]