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Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

Tournament Details Revised: 10/7/2024 12:57:12 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: Hotel phone number is 978-692-8200.
Event Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time Control: 4SS; G/60; d5. 10 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)
Rounds Time: Rounds at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Byes: O.K. all rounds, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes.
Prize Info: $2,500 based on 120 paid entries ($10 off entries count 75%), 60% guaranteed. Unrated can't win more than $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1500, $125 in U1800, $150 in U2000, or $175 in U2200.
Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. No phone entries.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $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.
Registration - Onsite: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Registration - Online: Available till END OF DAY OF 12/11/2024.
Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062
Membership Requirement: USCF and MACA membership required.
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Register Now! Major (rated 1900 or above) $350-150, top U2300 $150
Register Now! Under 2200 $250-125
Register Now! Under 2000 $225-125
Register Now! Under 1800 $200-100
Register Now! Under 1500 $200-100
Register Now! Under 1200 $200-100
Register Now! Under 1000 $150-75
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Bring chess set and clock if possible.
  • Minimum rating of 1900 (official or live) required to play in the Major Section.
  • Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
  • Foreign players: see foreignratings.com.
  • No credit cards at site; cash or check only.

  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.