PNWCC G45 - May 1

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sat, May 01 2021 08:00, Pacific Daylight Time | Completed


General Information
Name PNWCC G45 - May 1 [Completed]
Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:00 AM ~ Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline Saturday, May 1, 2021 6:00 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 8:00AM Seattle time. I have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with angled 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 5 [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 Dual [G/45;+10]
Rating Type chess.com
Total Seats 70
Prize Fund $785 [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 5-round Swiss tournament on chess.com with time control: G/45;+10.
  2. Event is both chess.com and USCF online rated.
  3. Sections and prizes (Open and U1600 have limited play-up seats).
    • Open: $200 - $150 - $100 - $80 - $60 - $30.
    • U1600: $40 - $30 - $20 - $10 - $10.
    • U1200: $20 - $15 - $10 - $5 - $5.
  4. Registration fee will be refunded for USCF 2000+ players after this tournament. Top 4 USCF 2000+ players won't play each other.
  5. Event is USCF Online Rated.
  6. 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-R5.
  7. PNWCC Fair Play Agreement and Rules.
    • Must join ZOOM meeting (register and sign-in to see the link) with full name in Enlgish.
    • Must use a angled camera to cover player and all computer screens.
    • 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.
  8. The games will be submitted to chess.com for fair play checking. After checking is done, prizes will be sent out.
  9. Check in phrase: I have read the flyer and know R1 will start at 8:00AM Seattle time. I have requested all my byes. I will join ZOOM with angled 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
10% off PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze)
Sections and Entry Fees
5 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/45;+10] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
$200 - $150 - $100 - $80 - $60 - $30
Entry Fees (USD)
$25.00 [ Before 4/29/2021 11:59:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$35.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
Play Up : 2000-2300 | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2000 - 2300 ]
Play Up : U1600 Play Up | 4 Seats
Entry Fees
$40.00 [ Before 4/29/2021 11:59:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
$50.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1500 - 1599 ]
Play Up : USCF 2300+ | 1 Seats
Entry Fees
$10.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 2301 - 2600 ]
5 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/45;+10] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
$40 - $30 - $20 - $10 - $10
Entry Fees (USD)
$25.00 [ Before 4/29/2021 11:59:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
$35.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
Play Up : U1200 Play Up | 10 Seats
Entry Fees
$35.00 [ Before 4/29/2021 11:59:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1199 ]
$45.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1199 ]
5 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/45;+10] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing | 20 Seats
$20 - $10 - $5 - $5 - $5
Entry Fees (USD)
$20.00 [ Before 4/29/2021 11:59:00 PM Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1199 ]
$30.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 0 - 1199 ]