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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.
Berkley Chess
Gatekeeper Games
3961 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI, 48072, United States

Across the street from Green Lantern.
Monday
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Dave Lame
248-543-1930
baronniall@aol.com

 

Gatekeeper Games is a game store with a large open playing area. Monday nights are Chess nights.
Website
Dearborn Brewing Chess Club
Dearborn Brewing
29130 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States

Dearborn Brewing on Michigan Ave, between LA Bistro and Nichols Ski and Snowboard. Parking can be found behind the building, or in parking lots nearby.
Every other Tuesday. Next meeting is November 22nd.
07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Jacob Depper
N/A
dbnbrewchessclub@gmail.com

 

Bring a board and a clock if you have one. All skill levels welcome. Send an email to dbnbrewchessclub@gmail.com or give Dearborn Brewing a call if you are wondering when the next meeting is.
Dearborn Chess Club
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Room #6
15801 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI, 48126, United States

Main entrance and parking is on the south side of the building. Just inside the main door, proceed down the hallway to the right and follow the signs for senior services. Club rooms are marked with signs above the doors. Meetings are in club room #6 every Wednesday.
Wednesday
05:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Senior Services
313-943-2412

 

Please bring your own chess sets and clocks. Vending machines available for snacks and drinks.
Website
Detroit City Chess Club
Monroe Street Midway
32 Monroe St Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Downtown next to Campus Martius Suite 326
Saturday
11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Kevin Fite
888-888-8141
detroitcitychessclub@gmail.com

 

Website
Flint Chess Club
The Local Grocer
601 Martin Luther King Ave Flint, MI, 48502, United States

Friday
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Bryan Wilson
313-878-2807
Implodianchess@gmail.com

 

Website
Genesee County Chess Club
Eastside Senior Center
3065 N Genesee Rd , Flint Michigan, MI, 48506, United States

Genesee Rd near Richfield Rd. We are in the community center for the Kearsley-Daly Villa senior apartments. We meet in the large community room. Bridge club also meets at the same time, we are in the back of the room.
Tuesday
06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
jeffchess64@gmail.com

 

Free to join. Occasional rated tournaments - see MCA Event Calendar for dates: https://www.michess.org/events
Website
Grand Rapids Chess Center
Grand Rapids Chess Center
1157 Northlawn St NE Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States

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
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Michael Brooks
616-334-0220
grandrapidschesscenter@gmail.com

 

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!
Website
Grosse Pointe Chess Club
Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center
20025 Mack Plaza Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States

On Mack Ave. between 8 mile and Moross.
Thursday
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Thomas J. Sloan, D.D.S.
(313) 550-7211
tjsloan@gmail.com

 

Chess Boards & Sets provided. Optionally, bring a clock (if you want to play a timed game or speed chess). All are welcome.
Jackson Chess Club
Cottage Inn Pizza
1208 W Michigan Ave Jackson, MI, 49202, United States

Thursday
07:00 PM to 12:00 AM
James Stockham
517-395-4704
jimio73@comcast.net

 

Kalamazoo Chess Club
Water Street Coffee Joint
245 W Centre Ave Portage, MI, 49024, United States

Sunday
03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Tim McGrew
N/A
timothymcgrew@gmail.com

 

Kingdom Builders Worldwide Chess Club
Kingdom Builders Worldwide
50 Spencer St Battle Creek, MI, 49014, United States

Saturday
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Dr Tino Smith
269-282-1490
drtinowsmith@gmail.com

 

Website
Lansing Chess Club
AFK Games
2495 N Cedar St Holt, MI, 48842, United States

Thursday
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Tony Nichols
517-763-6756
sensie48910@yahoo.com

 

Suite 14B, Meetings are weekly (with the exceptions of holidays) from 6pm - 9PM. Tournaments are TBD.
Website
Lasher Arts Chess Club
Lasher Arts Chess Club
2637 Mohican Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States

 

Website
Livingston County Chess Club
Buffalo Wild Wings
9745 Village Pl Blvd Brighton, MI, 48116, United States

Just south of I-96 and US-23 in the Green Oak Shopping Mall at the Lee Rd Exit, east side.
Every Other Monday
04:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Mike Nikitin
810-599-6770
lcchess64@gmail.com

 

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.
Website
Livonia Chess Club
Livonia Civic Park Senior Center
15218 Farmington Rd Livonia, MI, 48154, United States

Corner of Five Mile Rd & Farmington Rd
Wednesday
01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Not Available
734-466-2555
na@example.com

 

Mandell Chess Club
Mandell Chess Club
21539 Harper Ave St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States

Varies
Dr. Ed Mandell
248-635-2375
allthekingsmench@aol.com

 

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, United States

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
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Rody Yezman
248-320-1333
DrRody@aol.com

 

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, United States

On M-59 (Highland Rd), about a mile East of Meijer
First Sunday
02:00 PM
Matt Berg
248-385-6481
oaklandcountychessclub@gmail.com

 

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.
Website
PDL Chess Club
Petoskey District Library
500 E Mitchell St Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States

Monday
03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
Robin Ray
N/A
violinplayer@centurytel.net

 

This club is for kids only ages 8 to 18. Meets September through May. Mentored by Robert Bemben and Robin D. Ray
Club meets on first floor in youth room. Library phone number 231-758-3100
Plymouth Library Chess Club
Plymouth District Library
223. S Main St Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States

1st Tuesday
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Tim Sherman
734-453-0750
tsherman@plymouthlibrary.org

 

Returning to play on September 6, 2022. Open to players 6th grade through adult.
Website
Port Huron Chess Club
Palmer Park Recreation Center
2829 Armour St Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States

NE corner of Garfield Street and Gratiot Ave. 1 mile North of the Blue Water Bridge
Thursday
06:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Lon Rutkofske
810-388-9219
PtHuronChessClub@aol.com

 

Everyone is welcome. All equipment provided.
Website
Royal Oak Chess Club
Royal Oak First United Methodist Church
320 W 7th St Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States

3rd Sunday
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Mike Conrad
N/A
royaloakchessclub@gmail.com

 

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.
Website
South Haven Chess Club
Arby's
73123 Co Rd 388 South Haven, MI, 49090, United States

Tuesday
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Dave Carlson
269-214-4331
dhcaow@gmail.com

 

Always looking for new players
South Lyon Chess Club
Salem South Lyon District Library
9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI, 48178, United States

Pontiac Trail and 8 Mile Road
Monday
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Tharun Siddha
248-933-8106
southlyonchessclub@GMAIL.COM

 

Meeting rooms or Study rooms
Website
St Clair Chess Club
Burger King
200 Clinton Ave St Clair, MI, 48079, United States

Saturday
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tom Broyles
810-326-0121
tjbroyles@aol.com

 

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, United States

Friday
03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Bethany Wheeler
231-354-6613
mrspatrickwheeler@gmail.com

 

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
Books a Million
2612 Crossing Cir Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States

In the strip mall with Walmart and Home Depot
Saturday
02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Jackson Borst
231-878-4587
jacksonborst12@gmail.com

 

Traverse City Chess Club.
Horizon Books
243 E Front St Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States

Thursday
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Jackson Borst
231-878-4587
jacksonborst12@gmail.com

 

Twin Knights Chess Club
Twin Knights Gaming
4955 Rochester Rd Troy, MI, 48085, United States

 

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.

Store: 248-817-5829
Cell: 313-465-2579
Website
Westland Chess Club
William P Faust Public Library
6123 Central City Pkwy Westland, MI, 48185, United States

Saturday
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Not Available
734-326-6123
questions@westlandlibrary.org

 

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.
Website
Westland Chess Club.
William P Faust Public Library
6123 Central City Pkwy Westland, MI, 48185, United States

Thursday
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Not Available
734-326-6123
questions@westlandlibrary.org

 

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.
Website
Yspilanti Chess Club
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
2122 Whittaker Rd Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States

Thursday
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Justin Meek
734-619-9433
justinmeek81@gmail.com

 

Boards are provided but if you like blitz maybe bring a clock.
Website
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