Maine Scholastic Grand Prix 2024-2025

September 7, 2024

Announcing the Maine Scholastic Grand Prix 2024-2025. The Maine Scholastic Grand Prix is a season-long competition that ties together a variety of independent Maine chess events. The Maine Chess Association will tabulate points earned by scholastic players at these independently run events and provide end-of-season awards. Watch the ChessMaine.net events page for MSGP events! Detailed information that outlines the planning and implementing of the MSGP 2024-2025 season is >> HERE. <<

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Cobscook Institute to Offer Scholastic Chess Advisor Sessions

September 2, 2024

The Cobscook Institute, a hub for community learning in Downeast Maine, will host two Scholastic Chess Advisor Sessions on Monday, September 16th and Monday, September 23rd from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. eastern. The workshops are free and can be attended either in-person at the Cobscook Institute in Trescott, Maine or online. The workshops will address some things to consider for the successful running of a scholastic chess club including materials, online resources, methods, technical assistance, and other factors.

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Hancock Grammar School Play for a Playground Tournament Report

June 24, 2024

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, 15 players competed in three US Chess rated sections (Open, U1000, and U400) at the Hancock Grammar School Play for a Playground Chess Tournament. Winners were: Isaiah Fallon (Open), Rebecca Stanley (U1000), and a two-way tie between Sadie Monahan and Elijah Hendershott (U400). Here's the tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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Maine K-8 Scholastic Bughouse Championship Tournament Report

June 24, 2024

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the first of its kind Maine K-8 Scholastic Bughouse Championship was played at the Chess Camp Barn in Hope, Maine. Eight players and four teams competed: two from Camden Rockland Elementary School, one from Giving Tree Learning Center in Camden, and a hybrid team of one player from Camden Rockland Elementary School and one from South Routt Elementary School in Yampa, Colorado. Here's a tournament report of the results.

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Maine Scholastic Individual Championships Tournament Report

June 24, 2024

On March 30th, 2024, the long-awaited Maine Scholastic Individuals Championship took place at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Maine. After many hard-fought battles, Gabriel Eaton took home first place with 4.5 / 5 points. Charlie Creswell was a close runner up with 4 / 5 points and received 2nd Place. Egeman Sari put up 3.5 / 5 for 3rd place. Here is the illustrated tournament report with US Chess Crosstables.

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Lecture and Simul with GM Nadezhda (Nadya) Kosintseva in Waterville, Saturday, May 11, 2024

April 16, 2024

International Grandmaster Nadezhda (Nadya) Kosintseva will offer a lecture and simultaneous exhibition in Waterville, Maine on Saturday, May 11, 2024. There will also be a blitz chess tournament preceding the events with GM Kosintseva. The early-bird discount ends on April 30, 2024. More information including how to register, GM Kosintseva's bio, and all event details are here.

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In Memory: Lisa Lane (April 25, 1933 - February 28, 2024)

March 24, 2024

Former US Women's Chess Champion (1961) Lisa Lane passed away on February 28, 2024 at the age of 90. She was the first chess player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine and was a dynamic role model in the fight for women's rights. Two-time US Women's Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade called Lias Lane "an icon and a woman ahead of her time." We send our condolences to Lisa Lane's family and friends.

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Former MECA President Michael Dudley Inducted Into The Maine Chess Hall of Fame

March 24, 2024

Former Maine Chess Association President Michael Dudley has been inducted into the Maine Chess Hall of Fame. Michael has been involved with Maine chess as a player, organizer, director, and policy maker for many years. We are honored to recognize Michael's achievements and his tireless service to the Maine chess community.

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MECA Members Needed to Represent Maine at US Chess National Delegates Meeting

March 24, 2024

The Maine Chess Association is seeking a MECA member or members to represent Maine at the US Chess National Delegates Meeting held at the US Open Chess Championships in Norfolk, Virginia on July 27 - August 4, 2024. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact MECA President J. Paul Ciarrocchi at JPaulC48@gmail.com.

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Aaron Spencer Defeats WFM Anna Cramling at 2024 Reykjavik Open

March 24, 2024

Maine Chess Association Secretary Aaron Spencer defeated WFM and popular Twitch streamer and chess influencer WFM Anna Cramling in Round 6 of the 2024 Reykjavik Open. Anna's mother GM Pia Cramling (seen on bottom left) provided commentary. Congratulations Aaron! We bring you the game here.

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