PNWCC FIDE Masters - Artist Point (OTB)

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Thursday, September 02, 2021 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ODOLVXtw-G8YyvQKkot8WZG8yKKIAlzdIBwhGI9Byw4/edit?usp=sharing
FIDE Registration Link : https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_information.phtml?event=262953
Hotel Reservation Link : https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1627406882713&key=GRP
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : 2771 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052
Prize Fund : $0
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : FIDE
Time Control : Classical [G/90;+30]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 9 [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 : 72
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 PM ~ Monday, September 6, 2021 12:00 AM
Schedule Info : R1 - 9/2 07:00 PM PDT R2 - 9/3 11:00 AM PDT R3 - 9/3 06:00 PM PDT R4 - 9/4 11:00 AM PDT R5 - 9/4 06:00 PM PDT R6 - 9/5 11:00 AM PDT R7 - 9/5 06:00 PM PDT R8 - 9/6 10:00 AM PDT R9 - 9/6 05:00 PM PDT
Registration : Register by Thursday, September 2, 2021 12:00 PM
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
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 PNWCC Over-the-Board FIDE rated 9-round Swiss tournament with time control G/90;+30 in two sections :
1. Artist Point is for players with FIDE 2300+ rating which gives a very realistic chance for IM/GM norms
2. Picture Lake is for players with USCF 2000+ rating.
Play up is very limited. We offer conditions for foreign GM's. Check flyer for detail.

Schedule :
R1 - 9/2 07:00 PM PDT
R2 - 9/3 11:00 AM PDT
R3 - 9/3 06:00 PM PDT
R4 - 9/4 11:00 AM PDT
R5 - 9/4 06:00 PM PDT
R6 - 9/5 11:00 AM PDT
R7 - 9/5 06:00 PM PDT
R8 - 9/6 10:00 AM PDT
R9 - 9/6 05:00 PM PDT

Prizes are nominal and awarded for Artist Point section to top 6 finishers - $500 - $400 - $300 - $200 - $200 - $200
Prizes for Picture Lake - $1000 - $750 - $500 - $350 - $300 - $200

Check-In phrase -
I know this is a over-the-board tournament in PNWCC which is just moved to Redmond - 2771 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. I have no COVID-19 symptoms and will wear masks all the time during the tournament.

Misc Info: Our tournament is limited to 60 players in two sections with very limited play up If we have huge interest in this event by 8/2, we will negotiate with the hotel to get their conference room so we can accommodate more players.
If seats are all sold out, or play up seats are filled, you can register the waiting list section - $50 to show your earnest.
If we can’t expand the capacity of the event (decision to expand will be made by 8/2), we will refund your entry fee
If we can accommodate you, and you decline our offer, $50 is non-refundable

Zoom and Skype Links
Skype Group Link : https://join.skype.com/09ylvBCdkrQB

Sections and Entry Fees
Name Details
0 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control | USCF+FIDE Rated | RR Pairing | 1 Seats
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ & Must be a TD ]
9 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control | FIDE Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
FIDE rating will be used for pairing. Section is both USCF and FIDE rated.
Prizes are nominal and award to the top 6 finishers $500 - $400 - $300 - $200 - $200 - $200
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 8/19/2021 12:00:00 AM & FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2400 - 9999 & FIDE Title = IM & Is Foreign Player ]
$400.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2300 - 9999 ]
Play Up : 2 - FIDE 2200 Play Up | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$475.00 [ Before 8/19/2021 12:00:00 AM & FIDE Standard Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
$525.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2200 - 2249 ]
Play Up : 3 - FIDE 2100 Play Up | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$525.00 [ Before 8/19/2021 12:00:00 AM & FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
$575.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
Play Up : 4 - U2100 Play up | 1 Seats
Entry Fees
$625.00 [ Before 8/19/2021 12:00:00 AM & FIDE Standard Rating 0 - 2099 ]
$675.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 0 - 2299 ]
9 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control | USCF+FIDE Rated | Swiss Pairing | 0 Seats
USCF Rating must be U2400. USCF rating will be used for pairing. Section is both USCF and FIDE rated.
$1000 - $500 - $300 - $250 - $200 based on 20 paid players
Entry Fees (USD)
$153.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 2399 & PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) ]
$180.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 2399 ]
Play Up : A+Playup | 6 Seats
Entry Fees
$200.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 1999 & PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) ]
Play Up : B+Playup | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$240.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 & PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) ]
Play Up : U1600Playup | 2 Seats
Entry Fees
$280.00 [ & USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1999 & PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) ]