In Memory: Lisa Lane (April 25, 1933 - February 28, 2024)

March 24, 2024

Former US Women's Chess Champion (1961) Lisa Lane passed away on February 28, 2024 at the age of 90. She was the first chess player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine and was a dynamic role model in the fight for women's rights. Two-time US Women's Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade called Lias Lane "an icon and a woman ahead of her time." We send our condolences to Lisa Lane's family and friends.

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Former MECA President Michael Dudley Inducted Into The Maine Chess Hall of Fame

March 24, 2024

Former Maine Chess Association President Michael Dudley has been inducted into the Maine Chess Hall of Fame. Michael has been involved with Maine chess as a player, organizer, director, and policy maker for many years. We are honored to recognize Michael's achievements and his tireless service to the Maine chess community.

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MECA Members Needed to Represent Maine at US Chess National Delegates Meeting

March 24, 2024

The Maine Chess Association is seeking a MECA member or members to represent Maine at the US Chess National Delegates Meeting held at the US Open Chess Championships in Norfolk, Virginia on July 27 - August 4, 2024. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact MECA President J. Paul Ciarrocchi at JPaulC48@gmail.com.

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Aaron Spencer Defeats WFM Anna Cramling at 2024 Reykjavik Open

March 24, 2024

Maine Chess Association Secretary Aaron Spencer defeated WFM and popular Twitch streamer and chess influencer WFM Anna Cramling in Round 6 of the 2024 Reykjavik Open. Anna's mother GM Pia Cramling (seen on bottom left) provided commentary. Congratulations Aaron! We bring you the game here.

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Finding Tigran Petrosian Article by MECA President J. Paul Ciarrocchi

March 23, 2024

Maine Chess Association President and Maine Mensa member J. Paul Ciarrocchi penned an article published in the Maine Mensa newsletter about his encounter with former World Chess Champion Tigran Petrosian at a simultaneous exhibition in Massachusetts.

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In Memory: Steven R. Miller 1950-2024

March 3, 2024

We are saddened to report that Steven R. Miller, former president of the Waterville Chess Club, prolific author, and chess friend and patron, has passed away. Steve was multi-talented and had expertise in many areas including writing, publishing, information technology, programming, library science in many others. Our sincere condolences to Steve's family and friends.

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Support Maine Senior Chess Champion Ray Haines on gofundme

March 2, 2024

The 2024 Maine Senior Chess Champion, Ray Haines, has started a gofundme page in order to raise funds to help him participate in the 7th Annual John T. Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions scheduled to take place July 27-30, 2024 in Norfolk, Virginia. Please consider making a donation to help support Ray represent Maine on the national stage.

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Cobscook Winter Classic Chess Tournament Featured in the Mount Desert Islander

February 18, 2024

It's great when local media get wind of and publish stories about chess, chess players, and chess tournaments. Thanks to the Mount Desert Islander for doing just that. In an online post on February 14th, the Islander featured a story about the Cobscook Institute Winter Classic Chess Tournament played on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Cobscook Institute

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MLK Day Chess Tournament at Lincolnville Central School

February 18, 2024

On Jan 15, 2024 Lincolnville Central School hosted the biggest-ever MLK Day Chess Tournament with the help of parents and chess coaches. We had 70 contestants: 54 boys, 16 girls and a whopping 12 kids in K/1! (The old record was 4!) It was a fun tournament designed to get lots of games in between 9 AM & noon. While it may have seemed chaotic at times, we tried to keep the time between games to a minimum. Most kids played at least eight games while some played fourteen to eighteen!

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Rebecca Stanley and Molly Tefft Win Maine Women's and Girls' Chess Championships

February 18, 2024

Congratulations to Rebecca Stanley and Molly Teft who won the Maine Women's and Girls' Chess Championships played on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Mya Birchacek won the K-6 section of the Girls' Championship with a perfect 4.0 points in four games. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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