PNWCC FIDE Open - WOW (Winter of Washington), Xiong!
Dec 26th - 30th, 2019
(Entry fee goes up on 12/1/2019)
A 3-section, USCF and FIDE rated 9-round tournament with time control of 40/90, SD 30; +30, featuring Super GM Jeffery Xiong (2019 Chess World Cup Quarter Finalist and 2016 World Junior Chess Champion) and 8+ Foreign GM/IM's in the top section for USCF 2400+/FIDE 2300+ rated players (play-up is very restricted and pricey), will be the strongest open chess tournament in the US for year 2019 and provide most practical chances for GM/IM norms! Marriott Hotel offers chess rate of $99/night for two queen-beds or $89/night for one king bed with free parking and breakfast. Walking distance to restaurants and supermarket.
PNWCC Winter Norm Invitational
Jan 1st - 5th, 2020
A USCF and FIDE rated 9-roudn round robin GM/IM norm possible invitational tournament with time control of 40/90, SD 30; +30. Marriott Hotel offers chess rate of $99/night for two queen-beds or $89/night for one king bed with free parking and breakfast. Walking distance to restaurants and supermarket.
