PNWCC FIDE Masters - WOW (Winter of Washington)
By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sun, Dec 26 2021 19:00, Pacific Standard Time | Completed
| General Information | |
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| Name | PNWCC FIDE Masters - WOW (Winter of Washington) [Completed] |
| Organizer | Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602] |
| Event Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Dates | Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:00 PM ~ Friday, December 31, 2021 5:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00 AM |
| Event Address |
 2771 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052
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| Hotel Reservation | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Require Check In | Yes [Check-In Phrase : I know this is a over-the-board tournament in PNWCC which is just moved to Redmond - 2771 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. I have no COVID-19 symptoms and will wear masks all the time during the tournament.] |
| 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 | 0 [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 [40/90;SD30;+30] |
| Rating Type | FIDE |
| FIDE Event Link | https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_information.phtml?event=263486 |
| Norm Event | Yes |
| Total Seats | 20 |
| Prize Fund | $0 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_8QtprW6snHIbAGsLl5PVAteW71VhmEUiJf8iGWjIKI/edit?usp=sharing |
| Live Game | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ |
| Zoom and Skype |
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info
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| Event Description | |
| Two sections OTB event after Xmas - 1. WOW - Play in Aloft Hotel meeting room This event will run over a period of 6 days from 12/26 - 12/31. GM norms earned from this event will be able to satisfy GM norm regulation 1.13a . In the application for the GM title based on norms, at least one norm shall be achieved in a tournament with only one round per day for a minimum of 3 days. A PNWCC Over-the-Board FIDE rated 9-round Swiss tournament with time control 40/90;SD30;+ for players with FIDE 2300+ rating. It gives a very realistic chance for IM/GM norms. Play up is very limited. We offer conditions for foreign GM's. Check flyer for detail. Schedule : R1 - 12/26 07:00 PM PST (one game day) R2 - 12/27 11:00 AM PSDT R3 - 12/27 06:00 PM PSDT R4 - 12/28 11:00 AM PST R5 - 12/28 06:00 PM PST R6 - 12/29 11:00 AM PST (one game Jackpot Blitz Day) Side Event - 12/29 - 06:00 PM - Jackpot OTB Blitz R7 - 12/30 11:00 AM PST R8 - 12/30 06:00 PM PST R9 - 12/31 10:00 AM PST (one game day) Prizes are nominal and awarded to top 6 finishers - $300 - $300 - $300 - $300 - $300 - $300 1. USCF Expert Plus - Same schedule as WOW except play in PNWCC instead of the Aloft Hotel A USCF Rated 9-round tournament for USCF 2000+ players. Play up is only allowed for volunteers. Prizes - $600 - $500 - $400 - $200 -$180 based on 20 paid entries | |
| Membership Discount | |
| 15% off | PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) |
| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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0 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/90;+30]
| USCF+FIDE Rated | RR Pairing
| 1 Seats
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0 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/90;+30]
| FIDE Rated | RR Pairing
Our tournament is limited to 30 players with 8 play up seats. If we have huge interest in this event by 8/2, we will negotiate with the hotel to get their conference room so we can accommodate more players
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9 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/90;SD30;+30]
| FIDE Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 40 Seats
Prizes are nominal and award to the top 6 finishers $300 - $300 - $300 - $300 - $300 - $300
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Play Up : 2 - FIDE 2200 Play Up | 1 Seats
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Play Up : 3 - FIDE 2100 Play Up | 1 Seats
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Play Up : 4 - U2100 Play up | 1 Seats
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