Maritime Chess Centre is a chess organizer based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It serves as a regional tournament organizer for PEI and the wider Maritime chess community. In addition, it publishes a long-running chess calendar, event information, and player resources that help connect competitive and community chess across Atlantic Canada.

The organization runs a broad mix of events, including FIDE-rated tournament play, classical chess, rapid chess, blitz, junior, and amateur competitions. It is best known for organizing the Maritime Chess Festival, which features multiple sections such as the Maritime Open Chess Championship, Maritime Rapid Chess Championship, Maritime Junior Chess Championship, and Maritime Blitz Championship. Moreover, it also supports online competition through the Maritime Chess Club and CFC-rated rapid events.

Over the years, Maritime Chess Centre has helped sustain visible tournament activity in PEI while linking local players with stronger regional and national competition. Furthermore, its events emphasize structured organization, regular playing opportunities, and a welcoming path for both experienced competitors and developing players. As a result, it remains an important hub for open chess tournament activity in Prince Edward Island and the broader Maritimes.