Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, Dec 07 2025 00:00, Eastern Standard Time | Published
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial [Published] |
| Organizer | Massachusetts Chess Assoc |
| Event Contacts | Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 6038912484] |
| Event Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Dates | Sunday, December 7, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, December 5, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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| Require Check In | No |
| 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 | 1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [G/60; d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 240 |
| Prize Fund | $2,500 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | http://masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9539 |
| Live Game | https://www.masschess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=12e60039-ac7f-4c6e-9028-545b54b88a7f |
| Event Description | |
A Heritage Event! 4SS, G/60, d5. Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 (I-495, exit 83). 978-692-8200. $$ 2,500 b/120 paid entries ($10 off entries count 75%), 60% G. 7 sections. Note new rating restrictions. Premier: $350-150, top U2300 $150. Under 2200: $250-125. Under 2000: $225-125. Under 1800: $200-100. Under 1500: $200-100. Under 1200: $200-100. Under 1000: $150-75. Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (published, live, or at time of registration). All: Unrated can play in any section except Premier but can't win more than $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1500, $125 in U1800, $150 in U2000, $175 in U2200. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign players: see foreignratings.com. MACA membership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 junior U18). EF: $45 if mailed by 12/1 or online by 12/3, $55 online by 12/5 or at site. $10 discount to players in U1000 section. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must commit before rd. 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes. Ent.: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Info: email to info@masschess.org or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. W. |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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1.
Premier
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$350-150, top U2300 $150
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2.
Under 2200
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-125
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3.
Under 2000
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$225-125
|
|
4.
Under 1800
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
|
|
5.
Under 1500
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
|
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6.
Under 1200
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
|
|
7.
Under 1000
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$150-75
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