Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, 2026-12-06 00:00 to Sun, 2026-12-06 23:59, Eastern Standard Time | Published | 0/200


Name Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial [Published]
Organizer Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959]
Event Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Dates Sunday, December 6, 2026 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, December 6, 2026 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline Friday, December 4, 2026 11:59 PM
Event Address Map pin 170 Forest St, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
Unpaid Entries Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
USCF Membership Must not expire before event ends
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 200
Prize Fund $2,500 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://www.masschess.org
Live Game https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=6de4565b-6129-4361-8148-9139107f55e1

A Heritage Event!
DEC. 6, 2026, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

4SS, G/60, d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 170 Forest St., Marlborough MA 01752. 508-251-6716. $$ 2,500 b/120 paid entries ($10 off entries count 75%), 60% G. 7 sections. 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 11/30 or online by 12/2, $55 online by 12/4 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. W.

4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$350-150, top U2300 $150
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ]
$0.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = GM ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:07 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-125
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:44 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:04 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$225-125
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:40 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:32 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1300 - 1799 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:09 PM USCF Regular Rating 1300 - 1799 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:56 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1499 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:18 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:31 PM ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
Entry Fees (USD)
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:45 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
$55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:13 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$150-75
Entry Fees (USD)
$35.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]
$45.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:22 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]
📋 General Information
Name
Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial Published
Event Contacts
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959]
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time
📅 Dates
12/6/2026 12:00 AM ~ 12/6/2026 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline
12/4/2026 11:59 PM
💳 Entry Fee due on registration
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
USCF Membership must not expire before event ends
♟️ Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Rounds
4
HPB
1
Capacity
200
⏱️ Time Control
Classical [G/60; d5]
Rating
USCF
💰 Prize Fund
2500.00 (USD)
📝 Description

A Heritage Event!
DEC. 6, 2026, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial

4SS, G/60, d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 170 Forest St., Marlborough MA 01752. 508-251-6716. $$ 2,500 b/120 paid entries ($10 off entries count 75%), 60% G. 7 sections. 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 11/30 or online by 12/2, $55 online by 12/4 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. W.

🏆 Sections & Entry Fees
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $350-150, top U2300 $150
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ]
• $0.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = GM ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:07 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $250-125
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:44 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:04 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $225-125
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:40 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:32 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-100
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1300 - 1799 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:09 PM USCF Regular Rating 1300 - 1799 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:56 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-100
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1499 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:18 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:31 PM ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-100
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:45 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:13 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $150-75
Entry Fees (USD):
• $35.00 [ Before 12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 12/4/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 12/2/2026 11:58:22 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]