Greater Portland Classical Summer League Report

September 21, 2025

The Greater Portland Classical Summer League was played over the summer of 2025 and ran from June-August. The idea behind this tournament was to have a classical round robin where players would arrange to meet and play their games on their own time at an agreed-upon location of their choosing (the UNE Library in Portland ended up being a popular choice) over the course of several months. That way players who might have otherwise been unable to play in tournaments due to scheduling conflicts/busy lives had an opportunity to play rated classical games against other players from around Southern Maine.

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Chess Featured on Maine Calling

September 17, 2025

What makes the centuries-old game of chess so appealing, where can you play and compete in Maine, and how is technology changing this game of strategy? These were all topics of discussion when Maine Chess Association president Wyatt Hendrix and Maine Girls Scholastic Champion Molly Tefft were featured on the Maine Public Brodcasting Network show Maine Calling.

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MECA Seeking Bids to Host the Scholastic State Chess Championship Tournaments

September 17, 2025

The Maine Chess Association is accepting bid applications from schools and school chess programs to host its three flagship Scholastic Championship tournaments: The Kathy Richards Maine Girls' Chess Championship, held this year on February 7, 2026; the Maine Scholastic Team Chess Championships, held this year on March 7, 2026; and the Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships, held this year on March 21, 2026.

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The Brunswick Chess Club is Back Up and Running

September 5, 2025

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Sean Crean and the stalwart members of the club, the Brunswick Chess Club is meeting the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. For more information or to get involved please contact Sean Crean (sfcrean@yahoo.com)

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Official Ballot for the MECA Director Elections

September 2, 2025

The Maine Chess Association is holding an election for the one-year term of Director for 2025/2026. Any member in good standing may vote for up to four directors who will begin their term on October 1st. The poll will be open until September 14th. Thank you for your involvement in and support of the Maine Chess Association. The official ballot is >> HERE <<

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In Memory: Frank Alexander Relyea (December 5, 1972 - August 16, 2025)

August 23, 2025

With a heavy heart we report the passing of Frank Alexander "Alex" Relyea. Alex was a FIDE International Arbiter who directed at the United States Chess Championships, the US Blind Chess Championship, and many FIDE norm tournaments. He was awarded US Chess Organizer of the Year and ICCF Webserver Silver Medal and recently achieved an ICCF International Master norm. Alex was incredibly generous with his time and expertise. This allowed countless chess players in Maine and beyond to play, learn, and engage with chess and the chess community. Alex was a great friend and an amazing colleague. He will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to Alex's family and friends.

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MECA Seeks Nominations for Director Positions

August 2, 2025

The Maine Chess Association is seeking nominations for four one-year Director positions. On this >> MECA Director Nomination Form 2026 <<, please indicate the name of the person you would like to nominate for the role of Director. An election including the nominated candidates in good standing will run from September 1st through 14th with directors beginning their terms on October 1st. You may nominate yourself. Thanks!

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Join the Dirigo Chess Club for their Inaugural Meeting Wednesday, July 23rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

July 21, 2025

Join Maine's newest chess club, the Dirigo Chess Club, at Rivalries Sports Pub located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in Falmouth, Maine on Wednesday, July 23rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided! For more information and to get involved please visit the official website of the Dirigo Chess Club >> HERE <<

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Help Lubec Chess Club Enhance Stockford Park

June 26, 2025

In an effort to establish more public chess spaces in Maine, the Lubec Chess Club is asking for your help raising funds to install a concrete picnic table with two chessboard patterns painted, finished, and sealed on the surface. This design, manufactured by Doty & Sons, has been installed on the Riverwalk in Brewer, Maine with great success. We ask for your support of this project, which has been unanimously approved by the Lubec Town Council, by visiting and making any donation you can at our GoFundMe page >> Help Lubec Chess Club Enhance Stockford Park. <<

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2025 Maine State Championship Tournament Report

June 25, 2025

The 2025 Maine State Chess Championship was played from April 25-27 at the Waterville Grand Hotel in Waterville, Maine. FIDE Master FM Alimzhan Amirkul took first place with 4.5 points in five rounds. Here's the illustrated tournament report.

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