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The Hungarian Opening
Pal Benko, Hungarian-American Chess Player and Author
One of the great things about playing chess in a club is encountering new openings. Newcomer Ellie has introduced us to the Hungarian Opening. This opening is also sometimes called the Benko Opening (not to be confused with the Benko Gambit). Ellie played this opening against Bob Lutz online last week (the drawn game is available for your viewing pleasure on the Featured Page).
Pal Benko, Hungarian-American Chess Player and Author
One of the great things about playing chess in a club is encountering new openings. Newcomer Ellie has introduced us to the Hungarian Opening. This opening is also sometimes called the Benko Opening (not to be confused with the Benko Gambit). Ellie played this opening against Bob Lutz online last week (the drawn game is available for your viewing pleasure on the Featured Page).
You Too Can Play Chess!
Black cat to play (on poster with cats playing chess); click the image to buy the poster.
It may be an exaggeration to say that anyone can play chess, but certainly a lot of people can (according to Bloomberg news, "chess claims about 600 million fans"): it is one of the most popular games or sports in the world.
I just want to share a few quick thoughts this week. Several of us in the club are getting ready to participate in chess tournaments in this area over the next couple of weeks. Paul Carr already participated in the All Saints Winter Warm-Up in Bangor on February 26th. Next up: the Webber Cup on March 5th in Buxton, the Maine School Championship in Oakland on March 19th, and the Maine State Open Championship in Waterville on April 23rd - 24th. Paul is playing in all of them; some of us will definitely be at the Maine State Open Championship. I think there is still time to sign up if you want to participate.
If you just enjoy playing chess but are not interested in tournament play, we have you covered with two in-person events every week and two online events (not to mention correspondence chess).
Breaking News! The mathematical problem of the chess queens that a Harvard scientist solved after 150 years without a solution!
Black cat to play (on poster with cats playing chess); click the image to buy the poster.
It may be an exaggeration to say that anyone can play chess, but certainly a lot of people can (according to Bloomberg news, "chess claims about 600 million fans"): it is one of the most popular games or sports in the world.
I just want to share a few quick thoughts this week. Several of us in the club are getting ready to participate in chess tournaments in this area over the next couple of weeks. Paul Carr already participated in the All Saints Winter Warm-Up in Bangor on February 26th. Next up: the Webber Cup on March 5th in Buxton, the Maine School Championship in Oakland on March 19th, and the Maine State Open Championship in Waterville on April 23rd - 24th. Paul is playing in all of them; some of us will definitely be at the Maine State Open Championship. I think there is still time to sign up if you want to participate.
If you just enjoy playing chess but are not interested in tournament play, we have you covered with two in-person events every week and two online events (not to mention correspondence chess).
Breaking News! The mathematical problem of the chess queens that a Harvard scientist solved after 150 years without a solution!
Getting Ready for the Upcoming Tournament
The afternoon sun lights up the battle between Bob Lutz and newcomer Paul Carr.
The weather continues to make our lives interesting. Snow one day, heat wave the next, rain to melt the snow, then another snow event. Maine weather is never boring. Meanwhile, we are playing more chess in person these days. Click on the image to visit the Dunkin' website (and/or come and visit us on Monday afternoons).
Meanwhile, in the real world ...
#StandWithUkraineď¸
The afternoon sun lights up the battle between Bob Lutz and newcomer Paul Carr.
The weather continues to make our lives interesting. Snow one day, heat wave the next, rain to melt the snow, then another snow event. Maine weather is never boring. Meanwhile, we are playing more chess in person these days. Click on the image to visit the Dunkin' website (and/or come and visit us on Monday afternoons).
Meanwhile, in the real world ...
#StandWithUkraineď¸
The Usual Suspects!
John catches Don deep in thought without a chess clock, battling Arnold again.
It has been another busy week for the Waterville Chess Club. In addition to having a few new faces online, we have met some new opponents across the board (Bob Leach, Bob Lutz, Ed Hatch). Our regulars continue to show up week after week; Arnold and John Engel and Ben played again this week. I am working on updates to the Featured page with a stalemate from last Monday and an exciting online game from Thursday night. Hopefully I will manage to publish those games over the next few days; working on my taxes has cut into my spare time.
They are predicting balmy weather for Monday, so hopefully we will finally get a chance to play new member Paul tomorrow.
Many of our members are still affected by the pandemic in one way or another. Those in the medical industry are still out there fighting the coronavirus. Hang in there, guys; we hope to see you again soon!
John catches Don deep in thought without a chess clock, battling Arnold again.
It has been another busy week for the Waterville Chess Club. In addition to having a few new faces online, we have met some new opponents across the board (Bob Leach, Bob Lutz, Ed Hatch). Our regulars continue to show up week after week; Arnold and John Engel and Ben played again this week. I am working on updates to the Featured page with a stalemate from last Monday and an exciting online game from Thursday night. Hopefully I will manage to publish those games over the next few days; working on my taxes has cut into my spare time.
They are predicting balmy weather for Monday, so hopefully we will finally get a chance to play new member Paul tomorrow.
Many of our members are still affected by the pandemic in one way or another. Those in the medical industry are still out there fighting the coronavirus. Hang in there, guys; we hope to see you again soon!
Back in the Saddle!
Who are those masked men? Don and John playing at Five Guys on Thursday night.
After a long hiatus [recovering from surgery], John Engle is back to playing at the Waterville Chess Club. For those of you who don't know, John is the Vice President of the club! We wound up playing a bunch of blitz games because I hadn't figured out how to set the time on my new electronic chess clock [LEAP KK9908 Digital Chess Timer] yet.
We both won a few and lost a few games (including a very embarrassing back rank mate). It was good to get together again and good to be playing in person again (first time for me since mid-December of 2021). Next time we'll play a 25-minute game and I will record the moves (to start my preparation for participating in the Maine State Open Championship in April).
In the course of catching up with John, I learned the sad news that Mark McPhetters passed away in December. For those of you who knew Mark, here is the obituary.
2022 Maine State Open Championship
Happy Groundhog Day! [Courtesy of Cagle Cartoons]
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2022 Maine State Open Championship
22 or 23-24 April 2022
Happy Groundhog Day! [Courtesy of Cagle Cartoons]
Content moved to a separate page:
2022 Maine State Open Championship
22 or 23-24 April 2022
How Cold Is It?
Sub-zero temperatures in Maine make playing chess online very appealing! Click on the cartoon for a weather report.
To add insult to injury, it is nearly time to prepare our tax returns. I had been running a little behind with the Featured Page, but I hoped to share at least one of my online games with Arnold from January 13th. I lost all five games that night, but looking back over the games, I found lots of instructive moments. I decided to share them all!
Enjoy the blizzard this weekend!
Sub-zero temperatures in Maine make playing chess online very appealing! Click on the cartoon for a weather report.
To add insult to injury, it is nearly time to prepare our tax returns. I had been running a little behind with the Featured Page, but I hoped to share at least one of my online games with Arnold from January 13th. I lost all five games that night, but looking back over the games, I found lots of instructive moments. I decided to share them all!
Enjoy the blizzard this weekend!
The English Opening
Another Comedy of Errors
Arnold tries the Jaenisch Gambit against my English Opening. Click on the diagram to review the game.
This is the most recent in-person game I recorded (at Five Guys in Waterville on December 7th, 2021). Arnold found a clever way to respond, but our game was full of errors on both sides (at least that's how the analysis engine saw it). The image above is a link on the full game study on lichess; see if you agree with their analysis. For me, of course, it was quite a challenge and another dose of humility. Arnold's response to my first move took me completely out of my preparation!
Another Comedy of Errors
Arnold tries the Jaenisch Gambit against my English Opening. Click on the diagram to review the game.
This is the most recent in-person game I recorded (at Five Guys in Waterville on December 7th, 2021). Arnold found a clever way to respond, but our game was full of errors on both sides (at least that's how the analysis engine saw it). The image above is a link on the full game study on lichess; see if you agree with their analysis. For me, of course, it was quite a challenge and another dose of humility. Arnold's response to my first move took me completely out of my preparation!
We Are Not Out Of the Woods Yet!
COVID-19 Cases are Highest in Maine Since the Beginning of the Pandemic. Click on the chart for an article predicting how Maine will fare in 2022.
I know you didn't want to hear about COVID-19 on a chess website, but the pandemic has had an outsized impact on the Waterville Chess Club since it drove us out of our comfortable weekly meeting space on Temple Street. We may not all agree on what to do about the pandemic, but it is disrupting our meetings again. Those who are comfortable playing across the board will continue to do so; for my part, I have started up the weekly Zoom/lichess.org sessions once again [starting tonight]. I hope you all have a happy and safe New Year's celebration. I'll see you soon (online) and hopefully again in person once the omicron variant has had its way with us.
COVID-19 Cases are Highest in Maine Since the Beginning of the Pandemic. Click on the chart for an article predicting how Maine will fare in 2022.
I know you didn't want to hear about COVID-19 on a chess website, but the pandemic has had an outsized impact on the Waterville Chess Club since it drove us out of our comfortable weekly meeting space on Temple Street. We may not all agree on what to do about the pandemic, but it is disrupting our meetings again. Those who are comfortable playing across the board will continue to do so; for my part, I have started up the weekly Zoom/lichess.org sessions once again [starting tonight]. I hope you all have a happy and safe New Year's celebration. I'll see you soon (online) and hopefully again in person once the omicron variant has had its way with us.
Winter is Here!
Santa advises you to buy local and we agree! [Courtesy of Cagle Cartoons]. Click on the image for a good summary of the reasons to buy local (from Sustainable Connections in Washington state).
Congratulations! We have reached the shortest day of the year [the Winter Solstice]. December is full of holidays to help us tolerate the shorter days of this time of year(Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, etc.) and chess, of course, which we celebrate all year long. Best wishes for your holiday this year.
In addition to "the regulars" (Arnold, Ben and Mike) we saw some new faces this past week (Jeremy, 'Big Mike', Billy, Ryan and an anonymous young person who challenged Arnold at Five Guys). And the club was contacted by the mother of a 6-year old with a passion for chess (the same year Bobby Fischer learned to play): you never know where the next Magnus Carlsen will come from!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of our own local businesses for making it possible for us to gather and play in-person games this Fall: Sarah [at the Warehouse in Oakland], Tim Horton's in Clinton, Dunkin' in Waterville, Bobby [at Selah Tea in Waterville], 'Big Mike' [Dunkin' in Oakland] and Molly [Five Guys in Waterville]. As you know, we have moved around a lot and had to be creative to dodge staffing shortages, closed lobbies, crowded spaces, shuttered libraries, sickness, social distancing and other deterrants and obstacles. Just to play chess.
With the arrival of the omicron variant in Maine, we are now facing yet another factor to take into consideration. I have decided to cut back on my in-person participation because I am in the "high-risk category" [and I need to avoid COVID-19 if possible]; the weekly meetings will continue (and I may attend some meetings after in-home testing when the Biden administration makes the free kits available). Most of us are adults and can make appropriate decisions about social distancing [we are not 'the COVID police"]; we hope you will all exercise judgement and caution in your activities as the omicron variant increases the cases in this area.
Starting next week, in addition to announcing the times and locations for the in-person meetings in the weekly emailing, I will also provide a Zoom link for those who wish to play online [at chess.com or lichess.org]. We also play correspondence chess (using chess.com and itsyourturn.com) for those who prefer a slower pace with their games. This is not an either/or choice; players are welcome to join in however they wish.
Santa advises you to buy local and we agree! [Courtesy of Cagle Cartoons]. Click on the image for a good summary of the reasons to buy local (from Sustainable Connections in Washington state).
Congratulations! We have reached the shortest day of the year [the Winter Solstice]. December is full of holidays to help us tolerate the shorter days of this time of year(Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, etc.) and chess, of course, which we celebrate all year long. Best wishes for your holiday this year.
In addition to "the regulars" (Arnold, Ben and Mike) we saw some new faces this past week (Jeremy, 'Big Mike', Billy, Ryan and an anonymous young person who challenged Arnold at Five Guys). And the club was contacted by the mother of a 6-year old with a passion for chess (the same year Bobby Fischer learned to play): you never know where the next Magnus Carlsen will come from!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of our own local businesses for making it possible for us to gather and play in-person games this Fall: Sarah [at the Warehouse in Oakland], Tim Horton's in Clinton, Dunkin' in Waterville, Bobby [at Selah Tea in Waterville], 'Big Mike' [Dunkin' in Oakland] and Molly [Five Guys in Waterville]. As you know, we have moved around a lot and had to be creative to dodge staffing shortages, closed lobbies, crowded spaces, shuttered libraries, sickness, social distancing and other deterrants and obstacles. Just to play chess.
With the arrival of the omicron variant in Maine, we are now facing yet another factor to take into consideration. I have decided to cut back on my in-person participation because I am in the "high-risk category" [and I need to avoid COVID-19 if possible]; the weekly meetings will continue (and I may attend some meetings after in-home testing when the Biden administration makes the free kits available). Most of us are adults and can make appropriate decisions about social distancing [we are not 'the COVID police"]; we hope you will all exercise judgement and caution in your activities as the omicron variant increases the cases in this area.
Starting next week, in addition to announcing the times and locations for the in-person meetings in the weekly emailing, I will also provide a Zoom link for those who wish to play online [at chess.com or lichess.org]. We also play correspondence chess (using chess.com and itsyourturn.com) for those who prefer a slower pace with their games. This is not an either/or choice; players are welcome to join in however they wish.
Magnus Carlsen Successfully Defends His Title
The FIDE World Chess Championship November 2021 in Dubai is Over!
The match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi is over. Links to videos with analysis from various parties is on our Featured page (instead of our own games, for a change).
The FIDE World Chess Championship November 2021 in Dubai is Over!
The match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi is over. Links to videos with analysis from various parties is on our Featured page (instead of our own games, for a change).
Magnus Carlsen Defends His Title
The FIDE World Chess Championship November 2021 in Dubai is Happening Right Now!
The match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi is turning out to be very instructive. Links to videos with analysis from various parties is on our Featured page (instead of our own games, for a change).
The FIDE World Chess Championship November 2021 in Dubai is Happening Right Now!
The match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi is turning out to be very instructive. Links to videos with analysis from various parties is on our Featured page (instead of our own games, for a change).
Wisdom From One of Our Wise Cats!
One of the good things about playing at Dunkin' is the availability of coffee to keep us awake while we play.
Not much to say this week. We had Thanksgiving. I discovered that the web site has a few more flaws than I knew about, so I am working on fixing them. If you notice any problems on this site, please take a screenshot and send it to me (thanks). Ben will be running the show on Monday at Dunkin' in Oakland while I take a brief vacation. I will be back at Five Guys on Tuesday night. Meantime, I hope you are all playing as much chess as you want. It sounds like more trouble brewing with COVID-19, so let that be a caution to you.
One of the good things about playing at Dunkin' is the availability of coffee to keep us awake while we play.
Not much to say this week. We had Thanksgiving. I discovered that the web site has a few more flaws than I knew about, so I am working on fixing them. If you notice any problems on this site, please take a screenshot and send it to me (thanks). Ben will be running the show on Monday at Dunkin' in Oakland while I take a brief vacation. I will be back at Five Guys on Tuesday night. Meantime, I hope you are all playing as much chess as you want. It sounds like more trouble brewing with COVID-19, so let that be a caution to you.
You Learn Something New Every Week!
The final drawn position of my game with Arnold two weeks ago! Correction: Nalimov's Endgame Tablebases confirms that the position on the board is a draw.
In my second game with Arnold two weeks ago (see November 5th post) I was playing White and couldn't pin down his Knight to win a Rook and King endgame. I offered a draw, thinking that it was one of those positions that could not be won. The next day I did some research and wrongly believed that I could have won the game with "perfect play". We discussed it again last Tuesday, which led to Arnold telling us about Nalimov's endgame tablebases that evaluate whether or not an endgame position is drawn. The fruits of my latest research on this topic are on the Featured Page.
The final drawn position of my game with Arnold two weeks ago! Correction: Nalimov's Endgame Tablebases confirms that the position on the board is a draw.
In my second game with Arnold two weeks ago (see November 5th post) I was playing White and couldn't pin down his Knight to win a Rook and King endgame. I offered a draw, thinking that it was one of those positions that could not be won. The next day I did some research and wrongly believed that I could have won the game with "perfect play". We discussed it again last Tuesday, which led to Arnold telling us about Nalimov's endgame tablebases that evaluate whether or not an endgame position is drawn. The fruits of my latest research on this topic are on the Featured Page.
Summer is Over!
White offers a draw after several fruitless minutes chasing the Knight around the board! But with skill and patience White could have played on to victory.
We are NOT back to "normal" again! I talked to the manager at Dunkin' in Waterville where we usually meet on Tuesday evenings. Unfortunately they are still having staffing issues, so the lobby is closing early today [1 pm]. They often don't know ahead of time when the lobby will be open in this location, so I talked to the manager at Five Guys (a few doors down on the same side of the street but closer to I-95). A big thank you to Molly for allowing us to meet there tonight! The whole U.S. economy is having staffing issues right now, so spread the word if anyone you know is looking for work.
White offers a draw after several fruitless minutes chasing the Knight around the board! But with skill and patience White could have played on to victory.
We are NOT back to "normal" again! I talked to the manager at Dunkin' in Waterville where we usually meet on Tuesday evenings. Unfortunately they are still having staffing issues, so the lobby is closing early today [1 pm]. They often don't know ahead of time when the lobby will be open in this location, so I talked to the manager at Five Guys (a few doors down on the same side of the street but closer to I-95). A big thank you to Molly for allowing us to meet there tonight! The whole U.S. economy is having staffing issues right now, so spread the word if anyone you know is looking for work.
The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Change of Plans Again! We will be playing at Five Guys in Waterville on Tuesday nights until further notice.
We are NOT back to "normal" again! I talked to the manager at Dunkin' in Waterville where we usually meet on Tuesday evenings. Unfortunately they are still having staffing issues, so the lobby is closing early today [1 pm]. They often don't know ahead of time when the lobby will be open in this location, so I talked to the manager at Five Guys (a few doors down on the same side of the street but closer to I-95). A big thank you to Molly for allowing us to meet there tonight! The whole U.S. economy is having staffing issues right now, so spread the word if anyone you know is looking for work.
Change of Plans Again! We will be playing at Five Guys in Waterville on Tuesday nights until further notice.
We are NOT back to "normal" again! I talked to the manager at Dunkin' in Waterville where we usually meet on Tuesday evenings. Unfortunately they are still having staffing issues, so the lobby is closing early today [1 pm]. They often don't know ahead of time when the lobby will be open in this location, so I talked to the manager at Five Guys (a few doors down on the same side of the street but closer to I-95). A big thank you to Molly for allowing us to meet there tonight! The whole U.S. economy is having staffing issues right now, so spread the word if anyone you know is looking for work.
The Tide Can Turn Very Quickly
White is in the driver's seat - for now. Will White capitalize on his lead, or will a determined Black find a way to turn the tables? Full game on the Featured Game page!
We are back to "normal" again. Arnold has joined us as a regular on Mondays, which always adds a bit of spice to our games. A customer at Dunkin' on Monday challenged Arnold to a game. His comment on leaving: "He's pretty tricky!" We all know that, of course, and he continues his victorious streak for yet another week. Meanwhile, the rest of us soldier on, improving slightly week over week. Good days and bad days, but always enjoyable games. Ryan pulled off a back rank mate while I was gobbling up pieces with an adventurous Queen.
White is in the driver's seat - for now. Will White capitalize on his lead, or will a determined Black find a way to turn the tables? Full game on the Featured Game page!
We are back to "normal" again. Arnold has joined us as a regular on Mondays, which always adds a bit of spice to our games. A customer at Dunkin' on Monday challenged Arnold to a game. His comment on leaving: "He's pretty tricky!" We all know that, of course, and he continues his victorious streak for yet another week. Meanwhile, the rest of us soldier on, improving slightly week over week. Good days and bad days, but always enjoyable games. Ryan pulled off a back rank mate while I was gobbling up pieces with an adventurous Queen.
Victory by Underpromotion on Steroids
I have always wanted to win by underpromotion. In this game at Dunkin' on Monday afternoon, I underpromoted three times (a Knight, a second dark-square Bishop and a Rook)!
We have started to settle into a regular meeting schedule after lots of disruption caused by staffing shortages, etc. This past week we met a few new folks interested in playing chess with us; it's always good to have new opponents to keep us on our toes. As the weather turns colder, we might add in some more online playing opportunities. Laughter may be the best medicine, but chess has a way of making our lives healthier too.
I have always wanted to win by underpromotion. In this game at Dunkin' on Monday afternoon, I underpromoted three times (a Knight, a second dark-square Bishop and a Rook)!
We have started to settle into a regular meeting schedule after lots of disruption caused by staffing shortages, etc. This past week we met a few new folks interested in playing chess with us; it's always good to have new opponents to keep us on our toes. As the weather turns colder, we might add in some more online playing opportunities. Laughter may be the best medicine, but chess has a way of making our lives healthier too.
Chess Fight Night: Regular live blitz tournaments in Moscow for everyone: from amateurs to professionals. Game: Berdashkevich vs. Fatality
I hope you were able to take advantage of the good weather today. And, if you could find the time, I hope you were able to celebrate National Chess Day appropriately. Life keeps getting in my way, but I did manage to watch a few chess videos today. In addition to my normal fare [Mato Jelic and ChessFactor], I found a few very interesting games played by women on the CFN Channel. And I finally read the New Yorker article by Louisa Thomas about Hou Yifan, the Chinese prodigy; it's pretty long but worth the time (or you can listen to it - time 38:07).
Looks like our optimism about regular meeting places was premature (at Tim Horton's in Clinton on Monday afternoon and at the CBD Warehouse in Oakland on Tuesday night). We showed up to play chess on Monday afternoon only to find that Tim Horton's in Clinton was closed due to "staffing shortages"! Raise your hand if that sounds familiar. And one of our members (who shows up at nearly every single meeting) could not be comfortable at the Warehouse. In a stroke of luck, the Dunkin' lobbies are open once again, so we will return to playing there on Tuesday evenings (beginning Tuesday, October 5th). Some of us have no issues at the Warehouse, so it will continue to be an option for playing by arrangement during the day (before 5 pm).
Playing Tuesday night at the CBD Warehouse in Oakland.
We held our first indoor club meetings this week (at Tim Horton's in Clinton on Monday afternoon and at the CBD Warehouse in Oakland on Tuesday night). Thanks to Sarah for giving us a great place to concentrate! The image above shows a final position in the endgame between Arnold and Don [trading the Rook for two pawns was still not enough to prevent another ignominious defeat]. We will be meeting in Clinton and Oakland on a regular basis for the forseeable future. The latest COVID-19 statistics suggest that we have not seen the last of the coronavirus disruptions to our normal socializing. We are very fortunate to have found a safe place to play in-person chess.
More venue changes for in-person this week. We have been playing outside at Dunkin' because the lobby was closed [due to staffing shortages]. Plan C: I spoke to the managers of this week's locations and they said we are welcome to play at their establishments. Both locations should easily accommodate our relatively small contingent of chess enthusiasts. The owner has graciously offered the club use of the space at the CBD Warehouse in Oakland (826 Kennedy Memorial Drive) on Tuesday nights [details being worked out; hopefully we can start meeting there very soon]. Remember, "change is good". As always, speak up if you have concerns.
Thanks to Rachel for helpful suggestions on the user interface for the site.
Thanks to Rachel for helpful suggestions on the user interface for the site.
Took a vacation from the website last weekend and worked on the chess program (and very little else)! Meanwhile, our venue for in-person chess has been experiencing some difficulties. We had switched to playing at Dunkin' because most people use the drive-thru which gave us a nice clear space to play for a few hours. Last week our Tuesday night games were cut short because the lobby was closed [staffing shortage]. Now all Dunkin' lobbies are closed for two weeks! I spoke to the managers of both locations and they said we are welcome to play outside on their tables, so that is our Plan B for now.
Big thank you to Dan (at AO Industries) and Rachel (at the CBD Warehouse) for suggestions to improve this site. I am continuing to refactor the web site to make it easier for me to make timely announcements and provide additional content. I have tweaked the CSS to make it easier to read on mobile devices. During the transition, I will be maintaining both versions (the Daily Razor version and this one - AO Industries version); they are formatted differently but will contain basically the same content until the transition is complete. I added a lot of images today, but there are still a few to be ported over. Next weekend!
In addition to the web page for the Waterville Chess Club, I will be hosting my attempt to get a Java chess program working (based on the tutorial by Amir Afghani). Amir's version used Java Swing for the user interface to the engine; I am hoping to rewrite the user interface with JavaScript here on this site. There are still some problems with my version of the engine. I am poking away at fixing the bugs, but Rome was not built in a day and it looks like it may take a very long time for me to fix everything. Meantime, feel free to look at Amir's tutorials located on my summary page. Feedback is most welcome. I am already addressing some feedback about mobile devices, but not quite finished with those changes yet.
I began the transfer of our website to a new host. There's a lot more work to do, but at least we have begun the process. Updates to our progress will follow.
Maine Chess Association
Interested in playing rated games?
About MECA
MECA Website
2022 Maine State Open Championship
22 or 23-24 April 2022
You can see the results here.
3rd Maine State Correspondence Chess Championship
14 May 2022 to whenever
You can follow the current state of the tournament here. Just click on the number of completed or remaining games to see the moves for specific games in the tournament!
About MECA
MECA Website
2022 Maine State Open Championship
22 or 23-24 April 2022
You can see the results here.
3rd Maine State Correspondence Chess Championship
14 May 2022 to whenever
You can follow the current state of the tournament here. Just click on the number of completed or remaining games to see the moves for specific games in the tournament!