20th Aurora Winter Solstice Chess Tournament Report

December 14, 2025

It all started back in the fall of 2005 with a conversation between then Airline Community School principal Andy Bryan and chess parent Dan DeLuca. Since then, the Aurora Winter Solstice Chess Tournament--now in it's 20th year--has become one of the most popular chess events in Maine. This year, fifty-seven players and their families and coaches made the trek to the small hamlet of Aurora to compete in four sections. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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Open Chess & Checkers at Lithgow Public Library in Augusta

December 2, 2025

The Lithgow Public Library, located at 45 Winthrop Street in Augusta, is offering Open Chess & Checkers on the third Monday of each month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. More information and links are here.

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5th Annual SoPo Chess Tournament Report

December 2, 2025

Forty-four players competed across the Open, Under-1400, and Under-800 sections at the 5th Annul SoPo Chess Tournament held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at South Portland High School creating a very competitive scene for all players. All three sections saw tight races at the top with multiple ties, and strong performances from players. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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2025 Halifax Christmas Chess Festival

November 29, 2025

This Christmas season, come celebrate your passion for chess by joining this marquee event, featuring 3 exciting tournaments grouped together in one special holiday festival! Here is more information and registration details. Hope to see you in Halifax!

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In Memory: Dr. William F. Gallagher Jr. (October 4, 1935 - November 5, 2025)

November 22, 2025

With the passing of Dr. William F. "Bill" Gallagher Jr., the Maine chess community has lost a player, advocate, and friend. Bill was an amazing person. With degrees from Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School, Bill was a kind and compassionate man with a fierce intellect. Our sincere condolences to Bill's family and friends. A private gathering will be held at a later date to Celebrate his Life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, located at 75 Mechanic Street, in Rockland, Maine.

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Lubec Fall Swiss 2025 Tournament Report

November 10, 2025

The Lubec Chess Club hosted a ten-player fall Swiss chess tournament at the Lubec Memorial Library on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The three-round, G/45 +5 tournament was played in one section with prizes to the top three players and top U1000 players. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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Lois and Roger Morin Memorial Tournament Report

November 2, 2025

Thirty players participated in three sections at the Lois and Roger Morin Memorial Chess Tournament Played on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the University of Maine in Orono. Here is the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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Concrete Chess Table Installed in Lubec

October 25, 2025

Thanks to the initial inspiration provided by longtime Maine chess coach Steve Wong and the generous support of the Lubec Community and the Lubec Chess Club, a beautiful new concrete chess table has been installed at Stockford Park in the easternmost town in the US, Lubec, Maine.

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Maine Chess Player of the Year Current Standings

October 25, 2025

The Maine Chess Player of the Year is a yearlong competitive series. Players earn points based on their performance in various tournaments held within the state of Maine throughout the year. Here are the current standings through October.

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Ellsworth National Chess Day Tournament Report

October 19, 2025

Forty-five players turned up for the Ellsworth National Chess Day Tournament played at the Ellsworth Public Library on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Here's the tournament report with links to images from the day and a crosstable of results.

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