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If you haven't had the opportunity to play in one of these delightful tournaments make July your month to do it! Well-run and organized, the Washington County Chess Federation's monthly Swisses have become a standard on Maine's tournament calendar. July's event will take place on Saturday, July 21st in Lubec, the polpular Maine summer vacation destination. Come out, play some chess and enjoy downeast Maine!
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The Triple Seven Open and Rated Beginners Open (RBO) played on July 7, 2007 at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland attracted thirty-three players with ratings from 2304 to 320 as well as three unrated players. In the Open section, New England chess legend John Curdo shared first place with Massachusetts resident and expert player Andrew Tichenor.Continue reading "Curdo and Tichenor prevail at Triple Seven Open" »
Celebrate Independance Day with some chess fireworks at the Triple Seven Open and RBO (Rated Beginners Open) at Southern Maine Technical College on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Both tournaments are four rounds and the time controls are: Open G/90, RBO G/60. The tournaments are open to all. Hope to see you in South Portland!Continue reading "Triple Seven Open and RBO Coming Soon!" »
Here are twenty selected games from the first annual ChessMaine.net Championship played at Colby College in Watervile, Maine on June 23, 2007. Many fascinating battles are included here from all class levels. Thanks to all the players who were willing to submit their games--we hope you enjoy them. You can also access these games by clicking directly on the Games link.
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Phil Lowell took time away from his busy tournament directing schedule to participate in the ChessMaine.net Championship on June 23, 2007 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Lowell posted one win after another and when the last piece was pushed he was alone at the top of the crosstable with 4 points. The event drew twenty-five players competing for the ChessMaine.net title as well as fun, experience and prizes. Here's a fully illustrated tournament report with interactive USCF crosstables. Games from this event are coming soon.
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It was four up and four down for Roger Peterson at the Washington County Chess Federation June Swiss played in Trescott on June 16, 2007. Following Peterson's perfect four point performance were Lily Briggs in second with three points and a group of six players all scoring two points to tie for third overall. In the K-8 section Ezra Briggs took first, Logan Thompson second and Theodore Jans third.
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First chess, then basketball now it's baseball. Deer Isle-Stonington kept the steamroller going with a win at the Class D baseball state championship in Standish on Saturday, June 16, 2007. The Mariners, who fielded eight seniors many of whom are chessplayers, took care of Rangeley 11-2. Here's Pete Warner's Bangor Daily News article.
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Former state champion Duane Mercier is currently the second-highest rated player in Maine despite the fact that he has been away from tournament chess for over two decades. Interestingly enough, the current highest-rated player in the state, Jarod Bryan, was one of Duane's students at Cony High School in Augusta. ChessMaine.net paid Duane a visit at his beautiful home in Fayette to get this in-depth interview.
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The first annual ChessMaine.net Championship will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Colby College in Waterville. The event will be a four-round, G/75, single-section tournament with $100 going to first, and $50 to the top player in classes A-E and Under 1000 based on 30 entries. Advance registration is only $25 and Maine residents rated 2000 or over play for free. Come out and compete for the 2007 ChessMaine.net title!
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Roger Morin made it three straight at the Washington County Chess Federation's May Swiss played at the Unobski School in Calais on May 19, 2007. Behind Morin's perfect 4 points were Thomas Harvey, Roger Peterson and Gregg Ross all tied for second with 3-1. In a suprising upset, Ezra Briggs beat his big sister Lily, the 2007 Girls Scholastic Champion, on his way to taking second place in the scholastic section. Ezra's other big sister Mary took first, and Arno Wirta third. Robert Harvey received the Top Unrated trophy for his third round win over Jeff Wheeler.
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