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Six players were on hand for the 4th Presque Isle Open played in Presque Isle on May 1, 2010. Roger Morin topped the crosstable with 3.5 points drawing with second place finisher Ray Haines in the last round. The previously scheduled PI Open for July has been rescheduled for September. See the ChessMaine.net Events page for more information. |
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Maine scholastic chess player Olivia Reale-Hatem from Cape Elizabeth competed in the Four Square World Championships on February 27, 2010 in Bridgton, Maine. Olivia recieved the Audience Choice Award for being the youngest woman to advance to the semi-final round. Congratulations Olivia! |
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Grandmaster Alexander Ivanov and International Master David Vigorito tied for first with 3.5 points at the Freeport Open played on April 24, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. The four round, G/65 tournament attracted 65 players in three sections--Open, U1900 and U1300. |
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We are very saddened to report the passing of Robert Jenkins on April 16, 2010. Robert was a stalwart member of the Saco Valley Chess Club in Biddeford as well as an active tournament player. Former MECA Vice President Jon Malev said of Robert, "He was the finest of friends." He will be sorely missed. Our sincerest condolences to Robert's family and friends. |
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Maine Maritime Academy and the University of Maine Orono played a two-round, four-board, G/35 match in Barrows Hall on the UMaine Orono campus on April 6, 2010 as part of the fledgling Maine Interscholastic Chess League. UMaine's team showed their dominance by shutting out MMA 8-0. For more information on the Maine Interscholastic Chess League or to get involved contact Paul Wlodkowski at MMA (paul.wlodkowski@mma.edu) or Tom Sandford at UMO (sandford@umit.maine.edu). |
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ChessMaine.net correspondent, Dan Fishbein, blogs from Minneapolis to give us an update on the Maine players from Cape Elizabeth and Orono competing in the National Junior High School Championships played from April 9-11, 2010. |
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Bangor area's highest-rated player, Steve Abrahams, made the trip to Aroostook County to take first place at the Aroostook Open Championship played on April 3, 2010 at the Masonic Lodge in Houlton. |
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Steve Abrahams won all his games to take first place at the Friday Night G/35 John Bapst Fundraiser Tournament played at the University of Maine in Orono on March 26, 2010. The tournament was organized and directed by MECA president Andy Bryan to raise money for the John Bapst Chess Team's trip to the K-12 National Championships in Columbus, Ohio scheduled for April 16-18, 2010 |
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Beginning Tuesday, April 13, 2010 the Bangor Chess Club is back! Located in Borders Books and Music at 116 Bangor Mall Boulevard in Bangor, the newly-revived club will feature casual play, game analysis, and monthly quick-rated events. The club meets Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p. m. in the café. All ages and skill levels are welcome, so drop by to play some games any Tuesday. If you have a chess set or clock please bring it with you. For more information please contact Steve Abrahams at beez2310@msn.com. |
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The Aroostook Open Maine Chess Championship will be played this weekend, Saturday, April 3 at the Masonic Building in Houlton. This four-round, G/60 tournament has a $500 prize fund based on fifteen entries. Hope to see you there! |
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