PNWCC Online Open - Glacier Peak (All Sections will merge)

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sat, May 29 2021 08:30, Pacific Daylight Time | Completed


General Information
Name PNWCC Online Open - Glacier Peak (All Sections will merge) [Completed]
Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Monday, May 31, 2021 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:00 AM
Event Address Map pin chess.com, online, WA, USA, 98034
Require Check In Yes [Check-In Phrase : I read flyer. I know round 1 starts at 8:30 AM Seattle Time. I know joining zoom with angled camera, audio and screen sharing are required. I know all byes must be requested by 12 hours before event starts. I know I cannot use restroom 45min after each round starts. I will play fairly.]
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 [G/60;+5]
Rating Type chess.com
Total Seats 200
Prize Fund $7,250 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
Live Game https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Description
Important Update All sections will be merged. We still guarantee the first place prize to be $1500 and Best U2400 to be $500 to appreciate the loyalty of our players. Other prize will be prorated based on entries.
A USCF Online and chess.com rated 4-section 9-round G/60;+5 tournament over the Memorial Day long weekend. Higher of OTB and Online USCF regular rating be used for entry qualification, pairing and prize. Play up for up to 200-points with extra fee and limited seats.

Prizes -
  • Section Rainier (2400+) - Based on 40 paid entries - $2500 ($1500gtd) - $1200 - $800 - $600 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 - $100, Best IM $100 extra, Best FM $100 extra, Best NM $100 Extra, Best Female $100
  • Section Baker (2000+) - Based on 40 paid entries - $700 ($500gtd) - $500 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 -$100 -$100 -$100 Best U2200 $150
  • Section Si (1600+) - Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1800 $100
  • Little Si (U1600) - Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1400 $75, Best U1200 $75 , Best U1000 $50, Best Unrated $50 - based on 50 paid entries


Misc Info: Conditions - GM's/WGM/IM/WIM play complete event with 4.5+ points get $50 gtd prize.
Membership Discount
20% off PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Silver)
30% off PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold)
10% off PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze)
Sections and Entry Fees
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
GM's play complete event with 4.5+ points get $50 gtd prize.
Based on 40 paid entries - $2500 ($1500gtd) - $1200 - $800 - $600 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 - $100, Best IM $100 extra, Best FM $100 extra, Best NM $100 Extra, Best Female $100
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
$50.00 [ FIDE Title = IM ]
$50.00 [ FIDE Title = WIM ]
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
$105.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2300 - 2399 ]
$105.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
$120.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
$120.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2300 - 2399 ]
$135.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
GM/WGM/WIM/IM with 4.5+ points will get $50gtd prize
Based on 40 paid entries - $700 ($500gtd) - $500 - $400 - $200 - $150 - $100 - $100 -$100 -$100 -$100 Best U2200 $150
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = WIM ]
$0.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$75.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 ]
$90.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2399 ]
Play Up : 1800-1999 Play Up to Mt Baker | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$105.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$105.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$120.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1800 $100
Entry Fees (USD)
$60.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$75.00 [ Before 5/28/2021 8:30:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
Play Up : 1400-1599 Play Up to Mt Si | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$75.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$90.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1400 - 1499 ]
$90.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$105.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1400 - 1499 ]
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Based on 50 paid entries $400 - $200 - $150 - $125 - $100 -$75 - $50 - $50 - $50 -$50 Best U1400 $75, Best U1200 $75 , Best U1000 $50, Best Unrated $50 - based on 50 paid entries
Entry Fees (USD)
$60.00 [ Before 5/22/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]
$75.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1599 ]