After two long days of chess, it came down to the final game became Jared Bryan and Josh Quint to decide the final standings. Quint needed the win to match Matthew Fishbein's and Aaron Spencer's total of 4.0 points, while Bryan only needed a draw. Quint resigned himself to the draw as time was winding down for both players. Fishbein's only blemish was a loss to Bryan, while Spencer's only loss was a loss to Fishbein, and Bryan also drew Steve Abrahams. With their remaining games wins they will share the title of 2012 Maine State Champion. On the strength of opponent tiebreak Fishbein earned the 1st place plaque.
Class prizes went to John Phythion in Class A, Jon Buxton in Class B, Lee Doucette in Class C, and Dan Lavallee in Class D. The 28 players played five rounds of Game/120 at the Best Western Inn Plus in Waterville. The accommodations were excellent this year, and we hope to return there next year.
The next MECA chess player of the year event is in Portland. Spencer (16.0) jumped to second in the standings, while Lance Beloungie, competing in his 3rd tournament, took over first with 17.5 points.
Check chessmaine.net for full details and the crosstable. Thanks to TD Phil Lowell and tournament organizer Lee Doucette on running an excellent State Championship.
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