In Memory: Jonathan Patrick Dearing (September 1, 1965 - May 7, 2026)

May 13, 2026

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.

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National Jelly Bean Tournament Report

May 10, 2026

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!

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Maine Chess Player of the Year Final Standings

May 10, 2026

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.

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The Dirigo Chess Club Featured in the March 19, 2026 Online Edition of the Northern Forecaster

March 19, 2026

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 Scholastic Team Chess Championships Info Session and Q&A

March 4, 2026

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.

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Maine Women's and Girls' Chess Championships Tournament Report

February 16, 2026

The Maine Women's and Kathy Richards Girls' Chess Championships were played at the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center at the University of Maine in Orono on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. Twenty-three players competed in four sections: K-5, K-8, K-12, and Open. Here's the illustrated tournament report.

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Maine Chess Association Represented at Mindsets Chess in Education Conference

December 21, 2025

I was honored to attend the Mindsets Chess in Education conference at the beautiful Quorum Conference Center in New York City on Saturday, Decmber 6, 2025. The conference was designed to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to effectively integrate chess into their curricula and unlock its full potential for student development.

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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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