https://www.pnwchesscenter.org [email protected]

Pacific Northwest Center 12020 113th Ave NE #C-200, Kirkland, WA 98034

PNWCC Summer Norm Invitational

July 17-21, 2019

Description A USCF and FIDE rated 9-roudn round robin GM/IM norm possible invitational tournament with of 40/90, SD 30; +30.

Tournament Info TD - William Broich Organizer Pacific Northwest Chess Center (PNWCC) Xuhao He [email protected] (425) 213-7553 Registration http://nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration/ Playing Venue PNWCC 12020 113th Ave NE #C-200, Kirkland, WA 98034 Time Control 40/90, SD 30; +30 Mode 16 on DGT North American (provided by PNWCC) Schedule R1 – Wed 7/17 7:00PM R2 & 3 – Thu 7/18 11:00AM & 6:00PM R4 & 5 – Fri 7/19 11:00AM & 6:00PM R6 & 7 – Sat 7/20 11:00AM & 6:00PM R8 & 9 – Sun 7/21 10:00AM & 5:00PM Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Parking 11215 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034 • $189/room with free breakfast and parking • Call (425) 602-3200 to book your room at the chess rate (mention “PNW Chess Center”) Parking – • PNWCC - Free parking • Hotel Parking - Free in the hotel garage only Absolutely don’t park in numbered stalls on ground level as it’s not hotel property and will be ticketed. Be careful! Pairing and Live Pairing and results, and top games broadcast (when technology allows and Games volunteer technicians available) will be published on PNWCC website https://www.pnwchesscenter.org/ Byes No byes allowed as this is round-robin event.

https://www.pnwchesscenter.org [email protected]

Conditions and Entry Fees Norm Providers • July 2019 FIDE Rating 2500+ • GM only • From three foreign chess federations • Free entry with conditions. Contact organizer for detail Norm Seekers By invitation only • $800 for FIDE 2400+ • $850 for FIDE Under 2400 • Foreign Player – deduct $100 Prizes No performance-based prize.

PNWCC Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy No players should bring cell phones, or any other electronic devices not approved by FIDE to the playing venue (PMWCC).

Entry Fee Payment and Refund Policy • Entry fees need to be paid before 5/17/2019 7:00PM to guarantee your spot in the tournament • Entry fees will be non-refundable after 6/17/2019 7:00PM