First Saturday Chess Tournament, Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120.

Next tournament - January 4. Check before showing up.

There is a free, rated chess tournament at the Niles District Library on the first Saturday of every month. I strongly suggest you confirm that the tournament is on before traveling to the site.

Doors open at 10, first round begins at 10:30. The time control is G/30;d0. That's right, no delay. There are 3 or 4 rounds, depending on entries. The tournaments are rated, so US Chess membership is required, as is notation. A $3 discount for US Chess membership is available. Advance entry is not required but is strongly encouraged. Address entries and questions to Martin Klubeck at klubeck.1@nd.edu.

Here are some recent events with links to the US Chess crosstables: