PNWCC FIDE rated 9-round round-robin tournament with time control 90+30 over the MLK long weekend for IM Norms.

Address: Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue Redmond, 14615 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA

Schedule :
R1 - 03/26 06:00 PM PST
R2 - 03/27 11:00 AM PST
R3 - 03/27 06:00 PM PST
R4 - 03/28 11:00 AM PST
R5 - 03/28 06:00 PM PST
R6 - 03/29 11:00 AM PST
R7 - 03/29 06:00 PM PST
R8 - 03/30 10:00 AM PST
R9 - 03/30 05:00 PM PST

• By invitational only. 
  
• No draw offers before move 20 for R1-R8.
• No draw offer restrictions for R9.
• Players must help TD input games into ChessBase after each round (Winners input, or if the game is drawn, lower rated players input on TD's computer)
• Norm seekers need to bring their own chess sets/clocks, none will be provided.
  

Entry Fees -

1. $1200 entry fee for US IM norm seekers with FIDE rating 2200+ (limit 6)

2. $700 for foreign IM norm seekers (limit 1)

3. If roster is not full, and rating reqs are met for the field, we will allow players with rating lower than 2200 to play with entry fee $1400.

Refund Policy:
Players who withdraw are eligible for a full refund if they secure a replacement whose rating, title, and federation meet the tournament requirements. Once pairings are published, only a 50% refund will be granted, provided the withdrawing player finds a suitable replacement.