Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, Dec 15 2024 00:00, Eastern Standard Time | Completed


General Information
Name Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial [Completed]
Organizer Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
Event Time Zone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dates Sunday, December 15, 2024 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline Friday, December 13, 2024 11:59 PM
Event Address Map pin 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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 Dual [G/60; d5]
Rating Type USCF
Total Seats 180
Prize Fund $2,500 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link http://masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9095
Live Game https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=e135bada-3e1b-4bec-8465-23c7b75e3172
Event Description

A Heritage Event!
DEC. 15, 2024, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

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. Major (rated 1900 or above): $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. All: Unrated can play in any section 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 12/9 or online by 12/11, $55 online by 12/13 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.


Sections and Entry Fees
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing | 180 Seats
$350-150, top U2300 $150
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 9999 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = GM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1900 - 9999 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:17 PM USCF Regular Rating 1900 - 9999 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-125
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2199 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2199 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:18 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$225-125
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1999 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:19 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1999 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:09 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:49 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:01 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$150-75
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 & Specific USCF IDs ]
$35.00 [ Before 12/11/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/13/2024 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/11/2024 11:59:30 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]