Contributed photographRoger Morin of Houlton has won the title of Player of the Year for 2011. This award was given by Maine Chess Association (MECA) on Oct. 1 to the player who had the best performance and participation in MECA tournaments for the year. Morin teaches chess at Houlton High School as an After-school program each Monday and owns The Art Studio on Court Street. In the photograph, Morin, right, wins the final game against Collin Calhoun to win the title.