Downriver Chess

We host regular meetups three times a week and larger tournaments every few months. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Mondays at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St. 6-10 PM — Tournament starts for 7 PM. G/15
Tuesdays at Morning Call, 5101 Canal Blvd. Registration for 6:30 PM, pairings for 7 PM. G/90;d5
Thursdays at Cafe Envie, 1241 Decatur St. Registration for 6:45 PM, first round for 7 PM. G/15


Our large weekend events can be found on the tournaments page. These are all ages.


Our scholastic tournaments, open to K-12 players only, can be found on our youth chess page.

All games are USCF-rated and swiss-system paired.

If you've never played tournament chess before, check out our newbies and FAQ sections.