Wyatt Hendrix vs Aaron Spencer 2020 Maine State Chess Championship Final Round

December 17, 2020

We bring you an interesting and instructive game from the final round of the 2020 Maine State Chess Championship played in Waterville on September 13th. This game propelled Hendrix to 4.0 points netting him a share of first place, and his second state championship title.

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MECA Executive Board Election

December 1, 2020

Voting in the Maine Chess Association Executive Board election is now underway until December 15, 2020. There are 8 members of the Executive Board. Four members of the board also serve as officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. You must be a member of the Maine Chess Association to vote. You can join or renew your membership here.

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From the Desk of the MECA President

December 1, 2020

Here's an update from Maine Chess Association president Michael Dudley.

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Maine Defeats Tromsø, Norway in a 40-Game Match

November 29, 2020

Forty players participated in the Maine vs Tromsø, Norway Chess Match played online at lichess.com on Sunday, November 29th. Maine Chess defeated SjakkTromsøs by the score of 22-18. We look forward to more chess battles with Tromsø and thank them for a well-played match. Here's coverage of the match including all the games.

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Watch Maine vs Tromsø, Norway Sunday, November 29th at Noon Eastern on lichess.com

November 28, 2020

Chess players from the State of Maine will take on their counterparts in Tromsø, Norway on Sunday, November 29th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) eastern time. Each team is scheduled to field twenty players for a two-game match with a time control of G/20.

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Watch Maine vs Republic of Tuva Tonight at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on Chess.com

November 21, 2020

Players from the State of Maine will take on their counterparts in the Republic of Tuva, Siberia, Russia tonight, Saturday, November 21st at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Each team is scheduled to field fifteen players for a two-game match with a time control of G/20.

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Free Weekly Online Chess Club for Bangor-Area K-8 Students

November 15, 2020

Free weekly ONLINE chess club on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. for Bangor area K-8 students (including any student in Bangor public or private elementary or middle schools or surrounding/nearby towns and/or home-schooled students in Bangor or surrounding/nearby towns at the K-8 grade level).

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Mathnasium Tournament Report

November 10, 2020

Eight players turned out for a tournament in two quad sections on Saturday November 7th at the Mathnasium of Portland, a vividly decorated and fun math tutoring and support center in South Portland. Here's the tournament report with images and US Chess crosstables.

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Maine Chess Association Elections: A Call For Nominations

November 10, 2020

The Maine Chess Association (MECA) is holding its annual Board Election from December 1 to December 31, 2020. During this election, all four Director positions and all four Officer positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) are up for consideration.

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Second Saturday Quads Tournament Report

November 1, 2020

The Second Saturday Quads were held on September 12, 2020 at the Creative Arts Center in Brewer, Maine. The tournament offered two quads and a six-player section. Here's the tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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