ABOUT THE MCA

The Michigan Chess Association (MCA) has been supporting chess in Michigan continuously since its founding in 1931. We are a non-profit organization, incorporated with the state of Michigan in 1973, that is dedicated to the advancement of the game. As the recognized state affiliate of our national organization, the US Chess Federation, we are responsible for sponsoring and conducting all state championship tournaments for both youths and adults. Our extensive scholastic program includes holding the state team championship event for primary, elementary, middle school, and high school teams, plus the Michigan Junior Championship for individuals. At present, we have nine state championship tournaments available for adults, with all but the Senior Championship and Women's Championship open to everyone. We frequently lend assistance and give publicity to others in the state that run chess tournaments and promote chess events.

We provide chess information via the Internet by our website and eBulletin, and via our official publications Michigan Chess Magazine and Michigan Chess Tournament Bulletin. This information includes scheduled tournaments, past tournament results, chess clubs, chess instruction, chess books and equipment, past and present state chess title-holders, Michigan Hall of Fame members, interesting chess games, the enactment of rules for play and awards, and many other aspects of chess. As part of our extensive commitment to scholastic chess education, we make instructional material available to those who teach chess to young players in our schools and clubs. Membership in the MCA is open to all, including people from out-of-state who would like to enjoy our fine magazine.