MCEC to Host 2025 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships

ORONO, Maine — The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) will host the 2025 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships on March 22, 2025, at the E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. The event is expected to bring up to 160 students from grades K-12 across Maine, with approximately 70-80 games played simultaneously throughout the day.

The championship is organized by the Maine Chess Association, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting chess in Maine. The association hosts U.S. Chess Federation-rated tournaments, inter-club matches, and scholastic events that foster young talent.

MCEC’s hosting of the Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships reflects the college’s commitment to encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills among Maine’s youth. 

Contact: Taylor Ward, taylor.ward@maine.edu