Michigan Open
Michigan Open
Michigan Open
Michigan Chess Association
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Membership Organization
2023 U.S. Open Chess Championships
Grand Rapids, MI July 29 - August 6
https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
MICHIGAN CHESS CLUBS
Welcome to theMCA chess club page. Information here has been confirmed as of August 14, 2021. Club additions or information updates should be submitted to: https://www.michess.org/submit-club. Removals of inactive clubs or picture/logo updates should be submitted to jeffchess64@gmail.com. If you don't see a club in your area, consider starting one. Check out the Guide to a Successful Chess Club from USCF.
Genesee County Chess Club
Eastside Senior Center
3065 N Genesee Rd, Flint, MI 48506, USA
Genesee Rd near Richfield Rd
Tuesday
to
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
Free to join. Occasional rated tournaments.
Grand Rapids Chess Center
Northlawn United Methodist Church
1157 Northlawn St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Take 131 to 96 East. Take 96 to the Plainfield exit and go left onto Plainfield. Take the first left onto Fuller Ave and the Church is right on Fuller.
Tuesday
to
Michael Brooks
616-334-0220
We are a thriving chess center in the city of Grand Rapids. We welcome players of all backgrounds, age, ability, and experience level. We host players of all kinds and offer a welcoming space for any chess player to find friendship, improvement, and a lot of chess. We offer weekly USCF-rated events that are very well attended. Casual play is open each night as well. We would love to have you join us!
Jackson Chess Club
Cottage Inn Pizza
1208 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202, USA
Thursday
to
James Stockham
517-395-4704
Kalamazoo Chess Club
Water Street Coffee Joint
245 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA
Sunday
to
Tim McGrew
Knights of the Square Table
Rough Draft
42 Union St, Hillsdale, MI 49242, USA
Friday
to
Anthony LoPresto
989-413-3666
Lansing Chess Club
AFK Games
2495 N Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842, USA
Thursday
to
Tony Nichols
517-763-6756
Suite 14B, Meetings are weekly (with the exceptions of holidays) from 6pm - 9PM. Tournaments are TBD.
Livingston County Chess Club
Buffalo Wild Wings
9745 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton, MI 48116, USA
Just south of I-96 and US-23 in the Green Oak Shopping Mall at the Lee Rd Exit, east side.
Every Other Monday
to
Mike Nikitin
810-599-6770
We may make it a three week break, or longer depending on where holidays fall. Check the blog site for exact dates and times of meetings. Casual chess and free lessons avail.
Livonia Chess Club
Livonia Civic Park Senior Center
15218 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154, USA
Corner of Five Mile Rd & Farmington Rd
Wednesday
to
734-466-2555
Mandell Chess Club
Mandell Chess Club
21539 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
Varies
to
Dr. Ed Mandell
248-635-2375
Hours are irregular; Call First. We support OTB chess, offering casual play, lessons, and tournaments.
Oak Park Chess Club
Oak Park Community Center
14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237, USA
The Oak Park Community Center is on Oak Park Blvd. (almost 9 1/2 Mile Rd) between Coolidge and Greenfield Roads. The building is adjacent and attached to the Oak Park Library. Enter through the north entrance by the parking lot.
Thursday
to
Rody Yezman
248-320-1333
The Oak Park Club has moved back inside the Oak Park Community Center and is no longer playing outside. Play starts at 6:00 pm, and the Center closes at 9;30 pm. Club sets are available, but it would be helpful if folks brought their own sets and clocks.
Oakland County Chess Club
Central United Methodist Church
3882 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48328, USA
On M-59 (Highland Rd), about a mile East of Meijer
First Sunday
to
Matt Berg
248-385-6481
Free to play/join and boards are provided. Meetings are the first Sunday of each month unless it's a holiday or other reasons force a reschedule. Notifications of rescheduled meetings are sent out via email list and through the Facebook page.
PDL Chess Club
Petoskey District Library
500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770, USA
Monday
to
Robin Ray
This club is for kids only ages 8 to 18. Mentored by Robert Bemben and Robin D. Ray
Club meets on first floor in youth room. Library phone number 231-758-3100
Port Huron Chess Club
Palmer Park Recreation Center
2829 Armour St, Port Huron, MI 48060, USA
NE corner of Garfield Street and Gratiot Ave. 1 mile North of the Blue Water Bridge
Thursday
to
Lon Rutkofske
810-388-9219
Everyone is welcome. All equipment provided.
Royal Oak Chess Club
Royal Oak First United Methodist Church
320 W 7th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA
3rd Sunday
to
Mike Conrad
Royal Oak First United Methodist provides a door code to enter the building on the days that chess club meets. Code is provided through email and private Facebook group.
South Haven Chess Club
Arby's
73123 Co Rd 388, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Tuesday
to
Dave Carlson
269-214-4331
Always looking for new players
St Clair Chess Club
Burger King
200 Clinton Ave, St Clair, MI 48079, USA
Saturday
to
Tom Broyles
810-326-0121
Playing arranged games only at this time. Games are usually outside near Burger King. One player moves both white and black pieces as directed. You must call to find an opponent. Regular play will resume after Burger King fully opens.
Steeplechess Knights
Tamarack District Library
832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850, USA
Friday
to
Bethany Wheeler
231-354-6613
Beginning Again on Sep 10 , 2021. Chess builds mental capacity for all ages, and is a great way to spend time with friends old and new. Beginner chess lessons and mentoring is available. K-12 may attend scholastic tournaments as a team. Everyone is welcome!
Traverse City Chess Club
Horizon Books
243 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Wednesday
to
Andrew Beider
248-227-7236
Open to the public, we meet at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City on Wednesdays, from 7pm until closing in the lower level where the cafe is located. Feel free to drop in anytime, we have players joining and leaving throughout the evening.
Traverse City Chess Club
Books a Million
2612 Crossing Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
In the strip mall with Walmart and Home Depot
Saturday
to
Andrew Beider
248-227-7236
Twin Knights Chess Club
Twin Knights Gaming
4955 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085, USA
Varies
to
Gregory Harris
Store: 248-817-5829
Cell: 313-465-2579
Hours: usually Noon until 8PM; tournament days may be different. Call First. We support OTB chess with casual play, lessons, and tournaments; also check out our vast supply of chess equipment and books, as well as specialty games like Magic, D&D, Backgammon, etc.
Westland Chess Club
William P Faust Public Library
6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185, USA
Thursday
to
734-326-6123
Play chess games or learn from some of our members. Play in professional or educational games. We have many members including 1200 ranked players up to our highest of around 1800 players.
Westland Chess Club
William P Faust Public Library
6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185, USA
Saturday
to
734-326-6123
Play chess games or learn from some of our members. Play in professional or educational games. We have many members including 1200 ranked players up to our highest of around 1800 players.
Yspilanti Chess Club
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
2122 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Thursday
to
Justin Meek
734-619-9433
Boards are provided but if you like blitz maybe bring a clock.