04.08.08 The Maine State Championship will take place this weekend, April 12 - 13, 2008 at the University of Maine, Orono. This five-round Swiss tournament is open to Maine residents, students and military personnel stationed in Maine. Time control is 40 moves in 90 minutes followed by sudden death in 60 minutes. The first place finisher will be awarded the Maine State Champion title, $200 and the Harlow B. Daly trophy. Winners in classes A-D as well as U1200 will be awarded $100. Hope to see you this weekend at Maine's premier tournament.