07.29.23 Maine's newest chess club holds the honor of being the easternmost chess club in Maine and by default the easternmost chess club in the U.S. The Lubec Chess Club is now meeting Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Lubec Memorial Library at 55 Water Street in Lubec. The Club attracted ten players at its third session. The Lubec Chess Club offers a friendly venue open to all level of players, with some instruction, casual games, and plans for US Chess rated events. Hope to see you there.

For more information on the Lubec Chess Club please visit the Maine Chess Club Directory

For more information on the Lubec Memorial Library please visit the Lubec Memorial Library's official website.

Maine Chess Association Vice President Dan DeLuca (left) makes the first gift of a chess set, board, and bag to the Lubec Chess Club in care of Alba Briggs, longtime Lubec, Maine resident and organizer of the former Washington County Chess Association.

Dave Watson sailed up to Lubec--where he will be spending the better portion of the summer--from The Bahamas.

Dave's companion

Dan Goldstein throwing all he can at his opponent...

Lincoln from North Carolina who, like Dave Watson, is spending the summer in Lubec.

The set pictured belonged to Chris Crittenden's father. Chris is a member of the Lubec Chess Club who regaled us with stories of his dad, former North Carolina State Chess Champion Charles "Kit" Crittenden, who played a game with Bobby Fischer during one of Fischer's U.S. tours circa 1955. The set is a replica of the 1970's-era Dubrovnik Chess set, used in the 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen, West Germany and made popular by the Fischer, who was often photographed playing with his own set.

See you in Lubec!