PNWCC G45 Open - Jan 23
Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Saturday, January 23, 2021 08:00 (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Event state: Completed

Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTSRdSnzOnM3Eys8qYdB0AkaPcgWTs_OliZ2U4co6wg/edit?usp=sharing
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 98034
Prize Fund : $755
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Dual [G/45;+10]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 5 [Each sections may have differen number of rounds]
Norm Event :
Require Check In :
Charity Event :
Total Seats : 70
Event Time Zone : (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates : Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:00 AM ~ Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:00 PM
Schedule Info : 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Saturday, January 23, 2021 6:00 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Mebmership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze) 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.
Players who break the agreement will face forfeiture of their games, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions by PNWCC, chess.com, lichess.org, and US Chess.

  • I promise to follow the US Chess rules while playing my games (no communication with other players, etc)
  • I promise to not use a cell phone, chess engine, or seek any kind of outside assistance during my games.
  • I will use the program ZOOM in order to be monitored via webcam.
  • I understand that my games may be checked by Chess.com and 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 and/or Chess.com's Fair Play Review Team.
  • 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.
Description : (1) A 5-round, G/45+10 tournament on chess.com in two sections for USCF 1600~1999 and U1600 players. (2) Experts (USCF 2100+) play as trainers ($60 guaranteed prize) in class A&B section. The players will NOT play each other and will be able to earn the higher prize. Trainer registration fee will refund after the tournament. (3) Event is USCF Online Rated. Pairing is based on USCF regular or online rating. (4) Games will be played on chess.com and pairing will be made by PNWCC TDs. (5) Section 1 is for USCF 1600-1999. Prize: $200 - $150 - $80 - $60 - $40 - $25. Limited play up. (6) Section 2 is for USCF U1600. Prize: $60 - $50 - $40 - $30 - $25 (7) PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply! All players are required to join ZOOM meeting (register and sign-in to see the link); must use angled camera; must share screen; must join Zoom with audio. (8) Check in phrase - I read flyer and know round 1 starts at 8:00AM Seattle time and have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with angled camera with microphone on and screen sharing are required. No restroom use after 30min into the game. I will play fairly.
Misc Info : (1) Entry fee is non-refundable after 12:00AM of the event day. (2) PNWCC Fair Play Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view

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
5 Rounds | 1 Byes | RapidAndClassical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 40 Seats
$200 - $150 - $80 - $60 - $40 - $25
Entry Fees
$25.00 [ Before 1/21/2021 12:00:00 PM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$35.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2099 ]
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2100 - 9999 ]
Play Up : U1600 Play Up | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$40.00 [ Before 1/21/2022 6:00:00 AM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$50.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
5 Rounds | 1 Byes | RapidAndClassical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 32 Seats
$60 - $50 - $40 - $30 - $25
Entry Fees
$25.00 [ Before 1/21/2021 12:00:00 PM & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]
$30.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]