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

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Saturday, May 29, 2021 08:30 Pacific Daylight Time | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : chess.com, online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $7,250
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Classical [G/60;+5]
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 : 200
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Monday, May 31, 2021 5:00 PM
Schedule Info : 08:30AM – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM PDT (Seattle Time) on each game day
Registration : Register by Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:00 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Silver) 20%
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) 30%
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.
  • 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 : 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.

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
9 Rounds | 3 Byes | Classical Time Control | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 ]