PNWCC Expert Plus G75

Organized By Pacific Northwest Chess Center | Sunday, March 14, 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
Live Game Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Pairing & Results Link : https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/
Event Address : Chess.com, Online, WA, USA, 98034
Prize Fund : $1,350
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, March 14, 2021 8:30 AM ~ Sunday, March 14, 2021 8:00 PM
Schedule Info : 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST/Seattle Time
Registration : Register by Saturday, March 13, 2021 8:30 PM
Entry Fee : Due on registration
USCF Membership : Must not expire before event ends
Member Discount :
Membership Type Discount
PNWCC 6-month Membership (Bronze) 10%
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
    • 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!

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
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 | 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 | 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 ]