Chess clubs in Michigan

16 chess clubs in Michigan. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

16 clubs

15 cities

Dearborn Brewing Chess Club

Dearborn

Playing address
Dearborn Brewing, 21930 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124
Sessions
Tuesday · Until 22:00Club chess
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club chess

Tuesday · Until 22:00[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
Casual and dedicated players of all abilities welcome.[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Dearborn Brewing, 21930 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124.[2]Club role from association.

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    michess.org

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Detroit City Chess Club

Detroit

Published address
5200 Woodward Ave Detroit 48202, Michigan, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
Young Detroit Thinkers programme serves Metro Detroit youth through chess.Youth chess mission[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    detroitthinkers.com

    Age groups

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Genesee County CC

Flint

Playing address
Eastside Senior Citizens Center Activity Room, 3065 N Genesee Rd, Flint, MI 48506
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:30–21:30 · WeeklyWeekly club
Membership
FreeJoining the club
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Weekly club

Tuesday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[3]

Event exceptions apply separately; meetings are not guaranteed every Tuesday.

Costs

Membership

Joining the club
Free[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Eastside Senior Citizens Center activity room, 3065 N Genesee Road, Flint, MI 48506.[4]At the back of the large community room.

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    michess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    michess.org

    Membership, Schedule

  4. 04
    michess.org

    Format

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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GRAND RAPIDS CHESS CENTER

Grand Rapids

Playing address
Northlawn United Methodist Building, 1157 Northlawn St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:30–21:00 · WeeklyClub night · 1157 Northlawn Street NE
Single visit
$5 / visitGuest after first two visits
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Club night · 1157 Northlawn Street NE

Tuesday · 18:30–21:00 · Weekly[2]

GRCC Kidz · GRCC

18:30–20:00 · Weekly during school season[3]

Junior Training Session · GRCC

Second week of the month[3]

Exceptions: No meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Single visit

Guest after first two visits.
$5 / visit[4]
Guest component; the mandatory door fee of 2 is separate.

Single visit

Mandatory door fee per person.
$2 / visit[2]

Trial visit

Guest fee waiver
Available[4]

Who can join

Age groups
GRCC Kidz for students 18 and under · 30/year membership.Children[3]
Age groups
Adult 18+Adult 18+[4]
Playing levels
Kidz grouped by experience · introductory instruction, coaching and improvement levels.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Michael Brooks offers private lessons and the homework-feedback programme.[5]
Format
In person & online[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    grandrapidschesscenter.org

    Format, Membership, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    grandrapidschesscenter.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    grandrapidschesscenter.org

    Age groups, Membership, Single visits, Trial visits

  5. 05
    grandrapidschesscenter.org

    Teaching

  6. 06
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Holland Chess Club

Holland

Playing address
Holland Charter Township Community Center, 12343 James Street, Holland, MI 49424, United States
Sessions
Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated eventPublic open play · 12343 James Street
Membership
FreeChess Insider Free Community Tier
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Thursday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

Public open play · 12343 James Street

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Dated event[2]

USCF rated club tournament · 12343 James Street

Saturday · 09:15–14:00 · Dated event[2]

USCF rated club tournament · 12343 James Street

Saturday · 09:15–14:00 · Dated event[2]

19 October 202626 October 20262 November 202612 November 202616 November 202623 November 202630 November 20267 December 202614 December 2026Future event announcement.14 November 202612 December 2026

Costs

Membership

Chess Insider Free Community Tier.
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels welcome.[2]
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels welcome.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Wilson Onuoha, advertised licensed FIDE Instructor.[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    hollandchessclub.com

    Directory record

  2. 02
    hollandchessclub.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    hollandchessclub.com

    Membership

  4. 04
    hollandchessclub.com

    Teaching

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Implodians Chess

Flint township

Published address
Avondale GATE Magnet School, 1435 W Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA (announced venue for the Halloween Spooky Chess Tournament & Bughouse on 24 October 2026; check the venue with the club)

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources5
Details

Who can join

Age groups
Halloween Open welcomes children/adults · scholastic sections K–12.Oct 24, 2026 event only[3]
Students of all ages are welcomed.General Implodian Chess School programmes[3]
Age groups
Students of all ages are welcomed.General Implodian Chess School programmes[3]
Playing levels
Mara Montessori course for new and developing chess students.[4]
Novice, advanced and tournament preparation.General Implodian Chess School programmes[3]
Playing levels
Mara Montessori course for new and developing chess students.[4]
Playing levels
Novice, advanced and tournament preparation.General Implodian Chess School programmes[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Guided instruction, puzzles, strategy and supervised games · adjusted to experience.[4]
AvailableGeneral Implodian Chess School programmes[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    implodianschess.com

    Directory record

  2. 02
    lichess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    implodianschess.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  4. 04
    implodianschess.com

    Playing levels, Teaching

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Lakeshore Chess Club

Norton Shores

Published address
St. Gregory's Church, 1200 Seminole Rd Norton Shores 49441, Michigan, United States
Sessions
Saturday · 12:00–15:00 · WeeklyLakeshore club meeting · St. Gregory, 1200 Seminole Road
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Lakeshore club meeting · St. Gregory, 1200 Seminole Road

Saturday · 12:00–15:00 · Weekly[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    michess.org

    Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Loomis Chess Club

Jackson

Playing address
Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N Elm Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Sessions
Saturday · 17:00–21:00 · Second Saturday of most monthsJackson Loomis meeting · Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N Elm Road
Fees
Unknown
WebsiteAll contacts
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Jackson Loomis meeting · Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N Elm Road

Saturday · 17:00–21:00 · Second Saturday of most months[3]

Second week of the month.

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    facebook.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    michess.org

    Schedule

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Petoskey District Library

Petoskey

Playing address
Petoskey District Library, 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770
Sessions
Monday · 15:30–17:30 · Mondays during the school yearSchool year youth chess · Library Lower Level 500 E.Mitchell Street
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

School year youth chess · Library Lower Level 500 E.Mitchell Street

Monday · 15:30–17:30 · Mondays during the school year[3]

Adult open play · Library Lower Level 500 E.Mitchell Street

Monday · 12:00–14:30 · Weekly[4]

Ages 8–18 monthly rated tournament · Carnegie Upper Level 451 Mitchell Street

18:00–20:00[3]

Ages 8–18 monthly rated tournament · Carnegie Upper Level 451 Mitchell Street

18:00–20:00[3]

Ages 8–18 monthly rated tournament · Carnegie Upper Level 451 Mitchell Street

18:00–20:00[3]

Ages 8–18 monthly rated tournament · Carnegie Upper Level 451 Mitchell Street

18:00–20:00[3]

March Club Invitational · Carnegie Upper Level 451 Mitchell Street

15:45–18:00[3]

12 November 202621 January 202718 February 202715 April 2027Future announcement; details to follow.15 March 2027

Who can join

Age groups
Youth/teen chess programme ages 8–18.[5]
Age groups
Adult club is open play without instructor · drop-in, no membership needed · a few sets provided.[4]
Playing levels
Monthly 8–18 rated tournaments admit all skill levels and require US Chess membership · arrive by 17:30 for 18:00 start.[3]Monthly programme.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Youth mentors Robert Bemben, Robin Ray and Adam Masek.[3]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    petoskeylibrary.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    petoskeychamber.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    petoskeylibrary.org

    Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    petoskeylibrary.org

    Age groups, Schedule

  5. 05
    petoskeylibrary.org

    Age groups

  6. 06
    petoskeylibrary.org

    Published venue location

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Port Huron Chess Club

Port Huron

Playing address
Palmer Park Recreation Center, 2829 Armour Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
Sessions
Thursday · 18:30–22:00 · WeeklyTournament and casual play
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Tournament and casual play

Thursday · 18:30–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Exceptions: Holidays

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    phchess.yolasite.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    phchess.yolasite.com

    Schedule

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Shatranj Dhi Chess School LLC

Novi

Playing address
24424 jamestowne road novi 48375, Michigan, United States
Sessions
16:00–20:00 · Scheduled weekdaysSupervised student chess club.
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Supervised student chess club.

16:00–20:00 · Scheduled weekdays[3]

Costs

Trial lesson

Initial private trial
Available[3]

Trial lesson

Initial private trial
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Children and young adults primarily · adults and seniors welcome · all ability levels and special needs included.[4]
Playing levels
Children and young adults primarily · adults and seniors welcome · all ability levels and special needs included.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Priya Ramdas founded the school with family · instructor-coach network.[5]
Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Days · Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    shatranjdhi.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    shatranjdhi.org

    Format, Schedule, Trial lessons

  4. 04
    shatranjdhi.org

    Age groups, Playing levels

  5. 05
    shatranjdhi.org

    Teaching

  6. 06
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Ypsilanti District Library

Ypsilanti

Published address
5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti 48197, Michigan, United States
Sessions
Wednesday · Wednesdays after school, during the school yearK12 school-year lessons · YDL-Whittaker
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

K12 school-year lessons · YDL-Whittaker

Wednesday · Wednesdays after school, during the school year[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Age groups
Grades K–12 welcome · instruction targets up to USCF1500.Children[2]
Playing levels
Library provides chess sets for onsite play and loan STEM kits with board, clock and books · Dinosaur Chess app for beginners.Beginner Dinosaur Chess app/resource[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Jenny Skidmore-Smith provides instruction, puzzles, guidance and homework · teens mentor beginners.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    ypsilibrary.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    ypsilibrary.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Cherry Chess Club

Traverse City

Published address
Grand Traverse Senior Center, 801 E Front St. Traverse City 49686, Michigan, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    container.parishesonline.com

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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NILES COMMUNITY CHESS CLUB

Niles

Playing address
Niles District Library, Children's Section, 620 E. Main St, Niles, MI 49120, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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PILOT COUGAR CHESS

Grand Rapids

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 1

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

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Questions about visiting a club

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Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 16 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 9 of the 16 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 7 of the 16 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

Can I try a session or take lessons?

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Which address should I use?

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