HOULTON — Eight players faced each other Saturday at the First Congregational Church for the first official chess tournament.
Todd Snyder of Houlton won the first chess tournament in Houlton, defeating all his opponents including Audrey Zimmerman of Amity.
Todd Snyder of Houlton won all four games and defeated former Maine Champion Roger Morin, also of Houlton, in round three to take first place. Morin took second while Ezra and Alba Briggs, both of Lubec; Jacob McDuffin, of Houlton; and Arno Wirta, of Cary; all tied for third. Audrey Zimmerman of Cary and 9-year-old Charles Purham of Amity rounded out the pack.
Arno Wirtha, of Cary, makes a move while Alba Briggs of Lubec waits his turn.
Pioneer Times photo/Mark Putnam
Up-and-coming chess stars include Charles Purham of Amity and Ezra Briggs of Lubec.
