PNWCC Expert Plus G75

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sunday, February 14, 2021 09:00 (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://www.nachesshub.com/Events/Details/89eb7451-788f-4f9f-8527-19c7cee9499c
Google Calendar Link : Click here for the event calendar
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $1,350
Status : Completed
Event Type : Open
Rating Type : chess.com
Use Max(OTB,Online) Rating 4 Pairing :
Time Control : Classical [G/75;+5]
Pairing Rule : Swiss
Rounds : 3 [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 : 48
Event Time Zone : Pacific Daylight Time
Dates : Sunday, February 14, 2021 9:00 AM ~ Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:30 PM
Schedule Info : 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Saturday, February 13, 2021 9:00 PM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
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 : (1) A 3-round, G/75+5 tournament on chess.com for two separate groups of USCF Expert and USCF Masters A. Expert Group - USCF 2000-2199 (can use peak rating as qualification) B. Master Group - USCF 2200+ (can use peak rating as qualification) (2) Each group will have up to 4 invited trainers that will not play each other with guaranteed prize A. Expert group will have 4 NM/FM/IM trainers with rating FIDE 2200-2399 OR USCF 2300-2499. Gtd prize $60 if score 1.5+ points. Can earn higher prize. B. Master group will have 4 IM/GM trainers with rating FIDE 2400+ OR USCF 2500+. Gtd prize $90 if score 1.5+ points. Can earn higher prize. C. Trainers can't offer draw before move 40 (3) Entry Fee - Expert - $35 one week before event starts. $45 afterwards. Masters - $40 one week before event starts. $50 afterwards. (4) Section prize - Expert - $200 - $150 - $100 - $50 -$25 Masters - $300 - $200 - $150 - $100 -$75 (5) Play up - Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com - $25 extra A. Expert group has 4 play up for USCF 1900+ if their parents can dedicate time to help. Can use peak USCF rating for qualification. B. Master group has 4 play up for USCF 2100+ if their parents can dedicate time to help. Can use peak USCF rating for qualification. (5) Sibling discount and pairing A. Per request, we will not pair siblings B. Siblings take 15% discount on entry fee. (6) Forced bye get $10 back - in case someone got forced bye and can play only 2 games, $10 entry fee will be refunded. Request after event by email PNWCCTD@gmail.com (7) Waiting list - in case play-up and/or trainer spots are full, please get into the waiting list. (8) No restroom use after 50min into the game. Before that 2 breaks allowed. Use it ONLY AFTER you make your move.

Misc Info: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST/Seattle Time PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply! Check-in phrase - I know round start at 9:00AM PST and I will play fairly by following all PNWCC Rules!

Zoom and Skype Links
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Sections and Entry Fees
Name Details
3 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Peak rating allowed to use as qualification. Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com.
$300 - $200 - $150 - $100 -$75
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ & FIDE Title = WGM ]
$40.00 [ Before 2/7/2021 9:00:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 9999 ]
$50.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 9999 ]
Play Up : Master Trainers | 5 Seats
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2500 - 9999 ]
$0.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 2100 Play up to Master | 5 Seats
Peak rating allowed to use as qualification. Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com.
Entry Fees
$65.00 [ Before 2/7/2021 9:00:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$75.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
3 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200 - $150 - $100 - $50 -$25
Entry Fees (USD)
$35.00 [ Before 2/7/2021 9:00:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$45.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
Play Up : Expert Trainers | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ & FIDE Standard Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
$0.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2300 - 2499 ]
Play Up : USCF 1900 Play-up to Expert | 7 Seats
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 2/7/2021 9:00:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$70.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
3 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Get in line for available play-up and trainers - first come first serve
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 9999 ]