07.22.18 Through its Membership Appreciation Program (MAP), US Chess maintains a year-long membership drive and provides prizes and recognition for affiliates and members who sign up new or renew US Chess members. In the Small State Affiliate Standings, Maine holds the top three places having signed up or renewed 180 members so far in 2018. Congratulations and thanks to our players, organizers, and directors for making Maine a leader in the promotion of American chess!

The top three Small State Affiliates in the nation as of July 2018 are:

1. All Saints Catholic School Chess Club
2. Maine Association of Chess Coaches
3. John Bapst Memorial High School Chess Club

Thank you for your support of chess in Maine and chess in the U.S.!