09.17.20 Round 2 of the States Cup will begin tonight at 7:00 p.m. eastern. Maine will take on the state of Maryland and attempt to get back to an even score after a close loss to Pennsylvania last week. You can tune into the broadcast and hear live commentary on the games.

The Maine team consists of:

Matthew Fishbein 2285

Aaron Spencer 2023

Ben Amar 1998

Wyatt Hendrix 1918

Tommy Owen 1801

You can follow individual player's games at the links below:

Maine vs Maryland Round 2 Pairings

Maryland's Roster

General Rules for the States Cup Match

Four players per side, with an average rating under 2200.

Team captains are allowed to rotate their lineups from week to week, though players may only play for their home state.

Each state will play one match a week, with the league starting in early August.

Similar to the Pro Chess League, each player will play four games of 15+2 per match, one against each opponent.