Steve Abrahams Simul at Ellsworth Middle School on February 28, 2011

December 12, 2010

USCF Class A Player Steve Abrahams, USCF 1959, will play all comers in a simultaneous exhibition at Ellsworth Middle School on February 28th at 3:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. The event is free with prizes given to any player who can draw or beat Steve. Preregistration is encouraged. Please e-mail Steve at beez2310@msn.com if you would like a seat at the event.

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Aurora Winter Solstice Tournament Report

December 11, 2010

The Sixth Annual Aurora Winter Solstice Chess Tournament held at the Airline Community School in Aurora on December 11, 2010 attracted forty players in four sections. Winners were: Steve Abrahams and Roger Morin (Open), John Ellison (U1400), Ian Youth (U1000) and Isaac Vaughn (U600). We bring you the richly-illustrated tournament report with USCF crosstable and selected games.

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Cape Elizabeth Winter Open and RBO Tournament Report Featuring our New Chess Game Viewer

December 10, 2010

Twenty players were on hand for the Cape Elizabeth Winter Open and RBO played at the historic Bowery Beach School House on December 5th, 2010. Phil Lowell and Matthew Fishbein tied for first place each scoring 3.5 points in four rounds. Daniel Brett took clear first in the RBO section also scoring 3.5 points. Here's the illustrated tournament report, USCF crosstable and two games presented on our new chess game viewer--let us know how you like it.

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Presque Isle/Houlton Tournament Report

December 6, 2010

The Presque Isle/Houlton Tournament played in both Maine cities over the weekend was unique in two ways: it featured a longer time control (G/120) and it was played in two different venues. Six players competed in this event playing between one and four rated games. Roger Morin came out on top with 3.5 points in four games.

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MECA Board of Directors Election Ballots

November 25, 2010

It's time to elect a new Board of Directors to serve with the MECA officers on the Policy Board. The Policy Board is the governing body of the official state affiliate for the US Chess Federation, and acts to promote and coordinate chess activities in the state of Maine. Members of the Board of Directors serve a one year term, with the intent of offering additional regional representation to the various chess organizations and clubs across Maine. The Board of Directors has full voting rights with the MECA officers in initiating and implementing policy and procedural matters.

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Mainers at the Boston University Open

November 20, 2010

One hundred eight players competed in the Sixteenth Boston University Open held at BU's George Sherman Union on November 6th, 2010. The tournament ended in a four-way tie for first between IM Robert Hungaski, FM William Kelleher, NM Alex Fikiet and Andrew Wang. Seven Maine players, all from Cape Elizabeth, participated in three section of the tournament. Each Mainer had a good day and all gained rating points. Here's images from the event, the USCF crostable and a selected game.

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Seventh Presque Isle Open Tournament Report

November 16, 2010

Six players gathered in Aroostook County on November 13th, 2010 to compete in the Seventh Presque Isle Open. Roger Morin took first place with 3.5 points in four games. In this report you'll find photos from the tournament, the USCF crosstable and a selected game.

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The Eighteenth Annual Deer Isle - Stonington Lacy Greenlaw Chess-a-thon

November 12, 2010

The Eighteenth Annual Deer Isle - Stonington Lacy Greenlaw Chess-a-thon took place on November 10th-11th, 2010 at Deer Isle - Stonington Elementary School. From 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. all kinds of chess was played including: blitz, bughouse, crazyhouse, live, simultaneous, blindfold, pairs and just plain skittles. This great event is held to raise money for DIS chess teams participating in the national championships and to honor the memory of former DIS chess player Lacy Greenlaw who passed away at the age of twenty-one.

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Orono High School Scholastic and Friends Open

November 8, 2010

The Orono High School Scholastic and Friends Open was played on November 6th, 2010 and attracted fifteen players who competed in three round robin sections. Winners were Roger Morin in Section 1, Jiawei Zou in Section 2 and Langdon Holly in Section 3. Here's the illustrated tournament report with USCF crosstable and a selected game.

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Chess Mentoring: The Development of the Mind

November 5, 2010

Gabe Borland, the 2009 Maine High School Chess Champion, wrote a thought-provoking article that explores the question: Can the teaching of chess to young children be a tool for their mental development? An interesting read from someone who has benefited from both playing and coaching the game.

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