Time ticks by as players silently stare at the board before sliding forward a pawn or knight.
Only the subtle sound of dozens of clicking clocks fills the room where nearly 100 men sit before portable chess boards. Cadillac is hosting the 50th Annual Michigan Open Chess Championship at McGuire's Resort. It is the first time the Labor Day Weekend event has been held in northern Michigan. The winner will take home the title of Michigan chess champion. Some of these players are in their 70s.