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Maine Chess Association president Michael Dudley reports on the state of chess in Maine in his open letter to the Maine chess community. |
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From the Desk of the MECA President
November 11, 2022
In Memory: John Curdo (1931-2022)
October 17, 2022
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With great sadness we report the loss of John Curdo who passed away on September 30, 2022. Known for over 50 years as one of the strongest players in New England, John racked up over 1,000 career tournament victories including 17 Massachusetts State Championships and the US Senior Championship. Our deepest condolences to John's family, friends, and chess siblings on the loss of a true gentleman and great titan of chess. |
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MECA Offers $9 US Chess Scholastic Memberships
October 7, 2022
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The Maine Chess Association is making available 300 scholastic memberships in the United States Chess Federation for Maine scholastic players at the reduced rate of $9.00 for a full year's membership. This price represents an over 50% discount from the current rate. |
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UMaine Chess Team Seeks Matches with Colleges and Universities
September 17, 2022
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The University of Maine Chess Team is interested in creating a match/tournament schedule with other college and university chess teams. If you are a member of a college or university chess team or club that might be interested in facing off against UMaine please contact Wyatt Hendrix at igmwhendrix@gmail.com |
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Gabe Eaton Wins George Cunningham Brilliancy Prize for Q2 2022
August 18, 2022
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Gabe Eaton has won the George Cunningham Brilliancy Prize for the second quarter of 2022 for his win over Max Berube at the 2022 Maine State Open Championship in Waterville. Congratulations Gabe! |
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Mainers At Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All Ages Chess Festival
August 15, 2022
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Two Mainers, MECA President Michael Dudley and Lance Beloungie, joined six International Masters and two Grandmasters in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to play in Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All Ages Chess Festival from 29 July to 2 August 2022. |
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Maine Chess Association Calls for Committee Service
August 11, 2022
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The Maine Chess Association is calling upon any interested members in good standing to assist the MECA Policy Board in charting a course for the future. In particular, the Maine Chess Association is looking for members to serve on the Scholastic Planning Committee, the Finance and Fundraising Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. |
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Roger J. Morin Memorial Chess Tournament Report
July 19, 2022
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Matthew Fishbein, Max Berube, Wyatt Hendrix, Gabe Eaton, Aaron Spencer and Will Ravn traveled to Belgrade, Maine over Juneteenth weekend to play the second Roger J. Morin Memorial chess tournament. They warmed up with a double round of blitz at G/3;+2 and a single round of rapid at G/10;+5, both won by Fishbein with a total of 13/15 before settling in to play a hard-fought FIDE rated 40/90, SD/40;+30 for the title. |
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In Memory: Dr. John Raymond Phythyon, Ph.D., 79
July 19, 2022
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With great sadness we report the passing of Dr. John Raymond Phythyon, Ph.D. at the age of 79. John was a prolific chess player on the New England circuit competing in tournaments such as the Boston Chess Congress (MA), the Bradley Open (CT), and the Portsmouth Open (NH). John's last tournament, played just four months before his death, was the National Chess Day tournament in Kennebunk, Maine. We extend our deepest condolences to John's family and friends. |
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Deer Isle-Stonington Chess Player Henry Penfold Named Valedictorian
June 15, 2022
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Congratulations to Deer Isle-Stonington High School senior Henry Penfold on receiving the school's valedictorian honor. Henry is a longtime member of the Deer Isle-Stonington Chess Team, National Honor Society, Student Council, and participated in cross country, theatre, tennis, band, Eco Club, and Math Team. Henry will be studying marine biology at Bodoin College this fall. |
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