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The Maine Chess Association is now accepting nominations for all four officer positions and all four director positions for the 2026 election cycle, which begins on November 1, 2026. All officer positions are electable to two-year terms, and all director positions are electable to one-year terms. |
Continue reading "Maine Chess Association Call for Nominations" »
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Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga shares his impressions of the State Champions Tournaments, held this year in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from August 3rd to 6th. |
Continue reading "US Chess National Invitationals of State Champions Tournament Report" »
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Five day of chess instruction led by the Camden, Maine 2026 Maine Scholastic Team Champions. This event has been cancelled. |
Continue reading "Midcoast Kids Chess Camp: August 24-28, 2026, in Northport" »
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Two-time Maine Senior Chess Champion, longtime member of the Maine Chess Association, and president of the International Indigenous Fund for Development and Solidarity "Batani," Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga submitted this report describing his visit to the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center and his work on creating a documentary on former World Champion Boris Spassky. |
Continue reading "Maine's Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga and the Boris Spassky Documentary" »
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On Saturday, March 22, 2026 eighty-seven K-12 players competed in the 2026 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships at Lewiston High School. ChessMaine.net reporter on the scene, Jacoby Grotton, submitted this report. |
Continue reading "Maine Scholastic Individuals Tournament Report" »
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We are heartbroken to report the passing of Jonathan Patrick Dearing. Jon was a teacher and chess coach at Bangor High School, a chess organizer, and a competitive player. He shared his love of chess with students and friends alike. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, May 14 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. directly preceding the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church at 1033 Broadway, Bangor. He will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences go out to Jon's family and friends. Godspeed Jon. |
Continue reading "In Memory: Jonathan Patrick Dearing (September 1, 1965 - May 7, 2026)" »
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Forty chess players turned out for our final chess tournament of the season (and also helped us celebrate National Jelly Bean Day) on April 22nd at the Jesup Memorial Library! There were surprising upsets, some squeakers on time, and a whole lot of fun and jelly beans! |
Continue reading "National Jelly Bean Tournament Report" »
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The Maine Chess Association would like to share the results of the 2025 Maine Chess Player of the Year awards. The CPY is a program that rewards both performance and participation, with the goal of encouraging players to attend as many events as possible. And there was a lot of participation this year; we're very thankful for everyone who competed in Maine tournaments. |
Continue reading "Maine Chess Player of the Year Final Standings" »
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The online edition of the Northern Forecaster featured Falmouth's Dirigo Chess Club. Thanks to the club's founder Stacey Giulianti for creating a welcoming atmosphere for all levels of chess players and enthusiasts. |
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Maine Chess Association president Wyatt Hendrix will host an information and Q&A session for the upcoming Maine Scholastic Team Chess Championships. The info session will take place online via Zoom on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. eastern time. |
Continue reading "Maine Scholastic Team Chess Championships Info Session and Q&A" »
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