PNWCC FIDE Masters - WOW (Winter of Washington)

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sun, Dec 26 2021 19:00, Pacific Standard Time | Completed


General Information
Name PNWCC FIDE Masters - WOW (Winter of Washington) [Completed]
Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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 Map pin 2771 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052
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
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
0 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/90;+30] | USCF+FIDE Rated | RR Pairing | 1 Seats
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Must be a TD ]
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
Entry Fees (USD)
$50.00 [ ]
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
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2400 - 9999 & FIDE Title = IM & Is Foreign Player ]
$400.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2300 - 9999 ]
Play Up : 2 - FIDE 2200 Play Up | 1 Seats
Entry Fees
$475.00 [ Before 12/12/2021 12:00:00 AM FIDE Standard Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
$525.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2200 - 2249 ]
Play Up : 3 - FIDE 2100 Play Up | 1 Seats
Entry Fees
$525.00 [ Before 12/12/2021 12:00:00 AM FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
$575.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
Play Up : 4 - U2100 Play up | 1 Seats
Entry Fees
$625.00 [ Before 12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM FIDE Standard Rating 0 - 2099 ]
$675.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 0 - 2299 ]