PNWCC Chess960 Online - Aug 27

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sun, Aug 27 2023 10:00, Pacific Daylight Time | Completed


General Information
Name PNWCC Chess960 Online - Aug 27 [Completed]
Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM ~ Sunday, August 27, 2023 3:00 PM
Registration Deadline Sunday, August 27, 2023 9:00 AM
Event Address Map pin Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Require Check In Yes [Check-In Phrase : I have read the flyer and know R1 will start at 10:00AM Seattle time. I have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with camera, microphone on and shared screen. 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 7 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes (HPB) 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Rapid [G/10;+5]
Rating Type chess.com
Total Seats 50
Prize Fund $750 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYlVylAcMv-MBci0WctIl7rWUOVxK_FA/view
Live Game https://chess.com/live
Pairing & Results https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=e99cdeb0-3635-4078-a07e-f446e6edca25
Zoom and Skype
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info
Event Description
  1. A 7-round Chess960 Swiss tournament on chess.com with time control: G/10;+5.
    • One round only has one game. The opponents do NOT switch color to have a rematch.
    • All start positions are created by chess.com randomly.
  2. Event is chess.com Chess960 rated.
  3. Sections and prizes (Open has limited play-up seats).
    • Open: $300 - $250 - $200
  4. PNWCC TDs will make pairing based on the highest of FIDE, USCF and USCF Online rating.
    • PNWCC TDs will start games for players.
    • Player should log-in the chess.com account and wait at https://www.chess.com/play/online on time.
    • Forfeit for 15 minutes late in R1 and 10 minutes late in R2-R4.
    • All bye requests should be submitted in check-in. Bye requests will not be accepted in the tournament day.
  5. PNWCC Fair Play Agreement and Rules.
    • Must join ZOOM meeting (register and sign-in to see the link) with full name in English.
    • Must use a camera to show player face.
    • Must share the full screen (not just share the web browser).
    • Must turn on Zoom audio.
    • Player can leave for restroom only when it is not his/her move.
  6. The games will be submitted to chess.com for fair play checking. After checking is done, prizes will be sent out.
  7. Check in phrase: I have read the flyer and know R1 will start at 10:00AM Seattle time. I have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with camera, microphone on and shared screen. I will play fairly.


Misc Info: Entry fee is non-refundable after 12:00AM of the event day.
Membership Discount
20% off PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold)
Sections and Entry Fees
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 20 Seats
$300 - $250 - $200
Entry Fees (USD)
$50.00 [ Before 8/25/2023 1:29:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 2300 ]
$60.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1800 - 2300 ]
Play Up : U1800 Play Up | 20 Seats
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 8/25/2023 1:29:00 AM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1799 ]
$70.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
Play Up : Titled Players
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ Specific USCF IDs ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = WGM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = WFM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = WIM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = IM ]
$5.00 [ FIDE Title = FM ]