Tired of being at the bottom of your prize group ? NOW YOU'RE AT THE TOP ! (A Maine Chessplayer of the Year Event). Southern Maine Community College, Campus Center, 2 Fort Rd., So. Portland, ME 04106. Sections: Two : Open, Under 1625. TC: G/75. EF: $25 by 10/19, $35 at site. Rds: 4SS; 10, 1:15, 4, 7. Prizes: b/28 Open 1st $200, Under 1925 $100, Under 1625 1st $150, Under 1425 $75. Reg: 8-9:30. Ent: Philip H. Lowell, Jr., 143 Lamb St. Apt . 2 Westbrook, Me. 04092 , plowell2@maine.rr.com.

Maine Rated Beginners Open (A Maine Chessplayer of the Year Event). Southern Maine Community College, Campus Center, 2 Fort Rd., So. Portland, ME 04106. Sections: Open to U1200/Unrated. TC: G/60. EF: $15 by 10/20, $23 at site. Rds: 10:30,12:15,2:15,4:30 Prizes: 1st $50 & trophy, 2nd-5th trophy.6th - 10th medal, Reg: 9-10:15. Ent: Philip H. Lowell, Jr., 143 Lamb St. Apt . 2 Westbrook, Me. 04092 plowell2@maine.rr.com.