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Invitation to IMs/GMs – PEI Chess Festival (July) & Maritime Chess Festival (Oct)
Invitation to IMs/GMs – PEI Chess Festival (July) & Maritime Chess Festival (Oct)
Hi all,
I wanted to share an invitation to titled players for two established events here in Prince Edward Island this year:
PEI Chess Festival (PEICF)
Charlottetown, PEI (UPEI)
July 24–26, 2026
Maritime Chess Festival (MCF)
Summerside, PEI (Credit Union Place)
October 9–12, 2026
Both events have grown steadily in recent years and now attract players from across Atlantic Canada and beyond. We run multiple sections (Open, Rapid, Blitz, Junior/Amateur), and aim to create a strong competitive environment alongside a welcoming, well-organized experience.
Over the past few years, we’ve been pleased to host titled players including Aman Hambleton, Mark Plotkin, Mike Ivanov, David Cummings and others. Last year’s Maritime Chess Festival also received significant international attention following coverage involving Hikaru Nakamura, which helped put Summerside and PEI more firmly on the chess map.
For 2026:
We currently have conditions available for one additional IM/WIM/GM/WGM for the PEI Chess Festival
And two additional IM/WIM/GM/WGMs for the Maritime Chess Festival
Conditions are modest but structured (travel/accommodation support and related considerations), and we’re looking to round out a strong group of titled participants for both events. We may be able to provide some help to strong FM/WFM, depending on our final funding levels.
If you’re interested, or would like more details, feel free to reach out directly. Happy to discuss specifics.
Thanks, and we’d be glad to welcome you to PEI this year.
A quick update on our two major Prince Edward Island events for 2026:
PEI Chess Festival (PEICF)
Charlottetown, PEI (UPEI)
July 24–26, 2026
Maritime Chess Festival (MCF)
Summerside, PEI (Credit Union Place)
October 9–12, 2026
We have been very pleased with the response so far and wanted to share some of the players who have already committed to attend.
For the PEI Chess Festival, we are pleased to welcome:
IM Mark Plotkin (ON)
IM Rohan Talukdar (ON)
WFM Morgen Mills (NL)
WFM Cindy Qiao (ON)
The Championship Section has already attracted players from across Atlantic Canada and Ontario and is on pace to become the largest FIDE-rated tournament ever held in Prince Edward Island.
For the Maritime Chess Festival, confirmed titled players currently include:
GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (QC)
WGM Maili-Jade Ouellet (QC)
FM Adam Dorrance (NS)
We remain open to hearing from interested titled players for both events. While the supported IM positions for the PEI Chess Festival have now been filled, we may still be able to assist additional titled players depending on circumstances. We are also actively looking to strengthen the field for the Maritime Chess Festival and currently expect to have at least one supported IM/WIM/GM/WGM opportunity available.
Both events feature Open, Rapid and Blitz competitions, along with additional events for developing and junior players. Our goal remains to provide strong competitive chess while showcasing PEI as a destination for players from across Canada.
Anyone interested in attending or discussing possibilities is welcome to contact me directly.
Thanks, and we hope to see many of you on PEI this summer and fall.
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