Strategic Sunday's at the Michigan Central Station

Wise Guy’s Chess Club has partnered with the historic Michigan Central Station to host Strategic Sundays, a monthly series of free community chess events held since June. Welcoming players of all ages and skill levels, these gatherings offer more than just a game — they invite the community to experience the incredible restoration of Detroit’s iconic train station, once abandoned for 36 years. As the Michigan Central reopens its doors as a symbol of renewal, Wise Guy’s Chess Club is proud to make its own mark on history by uniting people through chess, culture, and community in one of the city’s most legendary landmarks.

Since June, Wise Guy’s Chess Club has proudly partnered with the newly restored Michigan Central Station to host Strategic Sundays — a monthly free chess community engagement event that welcomes players of all ages and skill levels.

What makes this partnership so special is more than just the game. It’s about connection, community, and history coming together in one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks. Once abandoned and closed off for 36 years, the Michigan Central Station has reopened its doors, symbolizing renewal and resilience for the city.

As Detroiters and visitors step inside the beautifully renovated station, they don’t just see the past — they experience its transformation. And right in the midst of that new energy, Wise Guy’s Chess Club invites everyone to sit down, make a move, and share in the spirit of growth that mirrors the station’s revival.

Through Strategic Sundays, the club aims to bridge generations and backgrounds, offering a place where strategy meets storytelling — each chess match becoming a small piece of Detroit’s ongoing renaissance.

With every game played under the grand arches of Michigan Central, Wise Guy’s Chess Club is not only fostering a love for chess but also making their own mark in Detroit’s living history.

♟️ Strategic Sundays — where every move matters, and every player becomes part of the legacy.