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Dan Zajdel runs a chess club at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library that was featured recently in the Boothbay Register online. The Boothbay Chess Club meets year-round every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor. For more information, please call the library at (207) 633-3112. |
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The Maine Chess Association is instituting a Hall of Fame to showcase and honor Maine chess players and luminaries who have contributed significantly through their quality of play and promotion of chess. The initial group of ten inductees includes eight historical figures who are no longer active and Maine's highest ever rated male and female players. There will be opportunities in the future for MECA members to nominate Maine chess personalities to the MECA board for consideration towards Hall of Fame membership. It is our hope that the Maine Chess Hall of Fame will serve to both inspire Maine's chess players and provide education about Maine's rich chess legacy.The Hall of Fame will be a permanent feature at ChessMaine.net. |
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US Chess has entered into partnership with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a Congressionally chartered organization that is dedicated exclusively to ending sexual, physical, and emotional abuse on behalf of athletes everywhere. It was established in 2017 to help abuse prevention, education, and accountability take root in every sport covered by the U.S. Olympic movement. The U.S. Center for SafeSport makes its training and education resources available to other organizations outside of the Olympic movement. |
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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. |
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Farmington Chess Club president Glenn Miller recently submitted an update of what's new at the Farmington Chess Club. There are lots of opportunities to play and events to take part in. If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the Farmington Chess Club at their new location The Roost at 187 Main Street in downtown Farmington Sundays from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Maine's own David Bishop has been receiving a wave of media attention after his teams' participation in Maine and National scholastic chess events. We commend and congratulate David on his tireless efforts to promote chess in Maine and beyond. |
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The 2023 Maine State Chess Championship was played on April 21-23, 2023 at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel in Waterville. Congratulations to the three Open Co-Champions: Matthew Fishbein, Jarod Bryan, and Ted Belanoff. Here's the illustrated tournament report. |
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Former Maine Chess Association president Michael Dudley has a variety of chess equipment available for sale at very reduced prices. Take a look at the descriptions and images below and contact Mike at mdudley@chessmaine.org if you would like more information or to purchase. Update: All equipment has sold except for the wooden Fischer-Spassky Commemorative sets which have been reduced further to $200. |
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Congratulations to World Chess Champion Ding Liren! The World Chess Championship Match went into the tiebreaking phase after the fourteen-game classical portion ended in a 7.0 to 7.0 tie. Official rules stipulated that the players would play four games at the rapid time control of G/25 +10. After three draws, Ding Liren, with the black pieces, played a sharp game in a Ruy Lopez and was able to threaten promotion which caused Ian Nepomniachtchi to resign after Ding's sixty-eighth move. |
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The Maine Chess Association is seeking MECA members willing to attend the US Chess Annual Delegates Meeting at the US Open in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 5-6, 2023. If you are planning to attend the US Open or would be willing to attend the Delegates Meeting, please email MECA president J. Paul Ciarrocchi at jpaulc48@gmail.com. |
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