PNWCC Expert Plus G75 Online

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sunday, May 23, 2021 08:30 Pacific Daylight Time | Event state: Completed


Event Info
Organizer : Pacific Northwest Chess Center
Flyer Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmQ-J1p6hKGwsYd7IBcKTZAaK5wIH542/view?usp=sharing
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 : $1,000
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 : 4 [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, May 23, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Sunday, May 23, 2021 8:00 PM
Schedule Info : 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Sunday, May 23, 2021 7:30 AM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze) 10%
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Silver) 20%
PNWCC 6-Month Membership (Gold) 30%
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 4-round, G/75+5 tournament on chess.com for two separate groups of USCF Expert and USCF Masters
  2. Event is both chess.com and USCF online rated.
    • Expert Group - USCF 1900-2199 (limited play-up for USCF 1800+)
    • Master Group - USCF 2200+ (limited play-up for USCF 2100+)
    • Can use peak rating as qualification
  3. Each group these players (Master section: USCF 2500+, Expert section: USCF 2200+) will not play each other
  4. Section prize
    • Masters - $250 - $150 - $100 -$75
    • Expert - $180 - $125 - $80 - $40
  5. Sibling discount and pairing:
    • Per request, we will not pair siblings
    • Siblings take 15% discount on entry fee.
  6. ONE half-point (0.5) bye is allowed.
  7. 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 wait at https://www.chess.com/live on time.
    • Forfeit for 30 minutes late in R1 and 20 minutes late in R2-R4.


Misc Info: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM PDT/Seattle Time PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply! Check-in phrase - I know round start at 8:30AM PDT and I will play fairly by following all PNWCC Rules!

Zoom and Skype Links
Only registered & paid players can see the links. Please Login or Register to see the ZOOM and Skype Info

Sections and Entry Fees
Name Details
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
Peak rating allowed to use as qualification. Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com.
$250 - $150 - $100 -$75
Entry Fees (USD)
$20.00 [ Before 5/23/2021 7:30:00 AM & USCF Regular Rating 2400 - 2499 ]
$20.00 [ Before 5/23/2021 7:30:00 AM & FIDE Standard Rating 2300 - 2399 ]
$40.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
$40.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Peak Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
$60.00 [ & Peak Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
Play Up : Master Trainer | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF OTB Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 2100 Play up to Master | 10 Seats
Peak rating allowed to use as qualification. Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com.
Entry Fees
$60.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$60.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Peak Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$80.00 [ & Peak Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$80.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
$180 - $125 - $80 - $40
Entry Fees (USD)
$20.00 [ Before 5/23/2021 7:30:00 AM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 2299 ]
$20.00 [ Before 5/23/2021 7:30:00 AM & FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2299 ]
$40.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$40.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Peak Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$60.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$60.00 [ & Peak Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
Play Up : Expert Trainer | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ & Higher of FIDE/USCF OTB Rating 2300 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 1800 Play-up to Expert | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$65.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Peak Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$65.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$85.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
$85.00 [ & Peak Rating 1800 - 1899 ]
Play Up : USCF 1900 Play-up to Expert | 14 Seats
Entry Fees
$50.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Peak Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$50.00 [ Before 5/19/2021 8:30:00 PM & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$70.00 [ & Peak Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$70.00 [ & Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]