PNWCC Expert Plus G75

By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sun, Mar 14 2021 08:30, Pacific Daylight Time | Completed


General Information
Name PNWCC Expert Plus G75 [Completed]
Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center [Email : pnwchesscenter@gmail.com Phone : 4258028602]
Event Time Zone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Dates Sunday, March 14, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Sunday, March 14, 2021 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline Saturday, March 13, 2021 8:30 PM
Event Address Map pin Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Require Check In Yes [Check-In Phrase : I know round start at 8:30AM PST and I will play fairly by following all PNWCC Rules!]
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 4 [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 [G/75;+5]
Rating Type chess.com
Total Seats 48
Prize Fund $1,350 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmQ-J1p6hKGwsYd7IBcKTZAaK5wIH542/view?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
  1. A 4-round, G/75+5 tournament on chess.com for two separate groups of USCF Expert and USCF Masters
    • Expert Group - USCF 2000-2199 (can use peak rating as qualification)
    • Master Group - USCF 2200+ (can use peak rating as qualification)
  2. Each group will have up to 3 invited trainers that will not play each other with guaranteed prize
    • Expert group will have 3 NM/FM trainers with rating FIDE 2100-2300 OR USCF 2200-2399. Gtd prize $75 if score 2.5+ points. Can earn higher prize.
    • Master group will have 3 IM/GM trainers with rating FIDE 2300+ OR USCF 2400+. Gtd prize $100 if score 2.5+ points. Can earn higher prize.
    • Trainers can't offer draw before move 40
  3. Entry Fee
    • Expert - $45 one week before event starts. $55 afterwards.
    • Masters - $50 one week before event starts. $60 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
    • Expert group has 4 play up for USCF 1900+. Can use peak USCF rating for qualification.
    • Master group has 4 play up for USCF 2100+. Can use peak USCF rating for qualification.
  6. Sibling discount and pairing:
    • Per request, we will not pair siblings
    • Siblings take 15% discount on entry fee.
  7. Forced bye get $10 back - in case someone got forced bye and can play only 3 games, $10 entry fee will be refunded. Request after event by email PNWCCTD@gmail.com
  8. Waiting list - in case play-up and/or trainer spots are full, please get into the waiting list, don't lose your chance.;)
  9. No restroom use after 50-min into the game. Before that 2 breaks allowed. Use it ONLY AFTER you make your move.
  10. ONE half-point (0.5) bye is allowed at the registration time.


Misc Info: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST/Seattle Time PNWCC Fair Play Rules apply! Check-in phrase - I know round start at 8:30AM PST and I will play fairly by following all PNWCC Rules!
Membership Discount
10% off PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze)
Sections and Entry Fees
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/75;+5] | 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 ]
$50.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
$50.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Peak Rating 2200 - 2399 ]
$60.00 [ Peak Rating 2200 - 9999 ]
$60.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 9999 ]
Play Up : Master Trainers | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2400 - 9999 ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2300 - 9999 ]
Play Up : USCF 2100 Play up to Master | 8 Seats
Peak rating allowed to use as qualification. Contact PNWCCTD@gmail.com.
Entry Fees
$75.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 AM Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$75.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Peak Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$85.00 [ Peak Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
$85.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2100 - 2199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/75;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200 - $150 - $100 - $50 -$25
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Peak Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$45.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$55.00 [ Peak Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
$55.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2000 - 2199 ]
Play Up : Expert Trainers | 3 Seats
Entry Fees
$0.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 2200 - 2400 ]
$0.00 [ FIDE Standard Rating 2100 - 2300 ]
Play Up : USCF 1900 Play-up to Expert | 11 Seats
Entry Fees
$70.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Peak Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$70.00 [ Before 3/7/2021 8:30:00 PM Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$80.00 [ Peak Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
$80.00 [ Higher of USCF OTB/OLN Regular Rating 1900 - 1999 ]
4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/75;+5] | chess.com Rated | Swiss Pairing
Get in line for available play-up and trainers - first come first serve
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Peak Rating 1900 - 9999 ]
$0.00 [ Higher of FIDE/USCF[OTB|OLN] Rating 1900 - 9999 ]