EASTERN MAINE OPEN

Memorial Union, University of Maine۰October 25, 2008

A Maine Chess Player of the Year Event

 

 

ENTRANCE COSTS

 $15 for advance entry (by 10/23/2008), $20 on-site

Maine Chess Association membership required for open

Memberships available on-site ($10 for adults, $5 for students)

 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Four round Swiss System, Game60

Four sections (Open, U1400, U1000, U600)

Registration 8:30-9:15, first round begins at 9:30

 

PRIZES

Open: $100 & trophy (first)
U1400: $40 & trophy (first)

U1000: $30 & trophy (first)

U600: trophy (first), medallions for 2nd and 3rd

Class: X - $25. A - $25. B - $25. C - $25. D - $25. E - $25.

F (800-999) & G (600-799) – each trophy (first), medallions for 2nd and 3rd

 

DIRECTIONS

On I-95, take exit 191. Turn right at intersection and proceed to end of road. Take a left, and follow the road to the University of Maine sign. Take left at sign, and follow to Memorial Union. Go to the Bumps Room for registration.

 

ACTIVITIES FOR NON-PLAYERS

October 25 is Homecoming at the University of Maine.  There are many events including a crafts fair and apple fest in addition to the Eastern Maine Open.  Enjoy!

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Advance entries: Thomas Sandford, 7 Wedgewood Drive, Veazie, ME 04401.

Questions: Thomas Sandford, sandford@umit.maine.edu