Chess is in the Top 20

All Things Chess
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BSA announces 2019 Merit Badges earned.

Rank Merit Badge                    2019 earned
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1      First Aid                         62,352
2      Swimming                          59,074
3      Camping                           52,328
4      Citizenship in the World          50,700
5      Personal Fitness                  49,802
6      Cooking                           49,039
7      Personal Management               48,464
8      Citizenship in the Nation         48,182
9      Communication                     48,117
10     Family Life                       47,788
11     Citizenship in the Community      46,750
12     Environmental Science             46,202
13     Emergency Preparedness            39,022
14     Fingerprinting                    36,510
15     Rifle Shooting                    34,049
16     Archery                           31,934
17     Leatherwork                       31,397
18     Wood Carving                      28,599
19     Kayaking                          28,093
20     Chess                             25,999
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And I am proud to say that my nephew achieved one of those 25,999 Merit Badges in chess thanks in large part, to his uncle.

Respectfully Submitted,

David A. Cole, USCF Life Member, Franklin, NJ