Orlov Chess Academy

Mill Creek Spring 2026
2026-05-28 15:35 - 16:35, 2026-06-04 15:35 - 16:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mill Creek Elementary, 3400 148th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA, 98012
Grades: 1-5
Join Mill Creek Elementary Chess Club!
Learn tactics and strategies of chess, solve chess puzzles and play chess with your friends!
Each Class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends, or the coach will assign games per skill level.
Knowledge of moves and rules is recommended.
To get started, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Where: Library
When: Thursdays 3:35 – 4:35 pm
Spring Series: 8 Sessions

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May
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June
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Cost: $160 for 8 classes
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum 6 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
This is a popular activity with limited space, so sign up early!
First come, first served!
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Tambark Creek Spring 2026
2026-05-28 15:35 - 16:35, 2026-06-04 15:35 - 16:35, 2026-06-11 15:35 - 16:35 | Tambark Creek Elementary, 4419 180th Street SE, Bothell, WA, 98012, United States
Grades: 1-5
When: 3:35 – 4:35 pm Thursdays
Where: Library
Spring Series: 8 Sessions

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28

June
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Cost: $172 for 8 classes
Join your classmates to play chess together!
This is a popular activity with limited space, so sign up early!
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is recommended.
Train your memory, focus and plan. Learn chess tactics, solve puzzles, play competitive and just-for-fun games! All materials are provided, just come ready to learn!
Refunds through 2nd class, less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
Sign up today! First come, first served!
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Westhill Spring 2026
2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Westhill Elementary, 19515 88th Ave NE, Bothell, 98011
Grades: 1-5
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends, or the coach will assign games per skill level.
This is a popular activity with limited space, so sign up early!! First come, first served!
Where: Room 6
When: Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm

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May
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28

June
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Cost: $160 for 8 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 16 students.
Parent Volunteer: Discounted tuition available for parent volunteers.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Holy Rosary Spring 2026
2026-06-01 13:40 - 14:40, 2026-06-08 13:40 - 14:40 | Holy Rosary School, 770 Aloha Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Grades: 2 – 6
Keep playing chess with your friends after school!
This is an instructional chess club at Holy Rosary School in Edmonds.
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is recommended.
To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Students will be paired by age and ability as appropriate.
Room: to be announced
When: Mondays 1:40 – 2:40 pm

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June
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* No class Memorial Day

Cost: $138.25 for 7 classes
Register your child in advance!
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Maximum 16 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Cascadia Monday Chess, Spring 2026
2026-06-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Cascadia Elementary, 1700 N 90th St, Seattle, WA, 98103
Grades: 2-5 for those who have a little more chess experience.
Join Cascadia Elementary Chess Club!
Learn tactics and strategies of chess, solve chess puzzles and play chess with your friends!
Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends or the coach will assign games per skill level.
Chess Club with 1994 US Open Champion IM Georgi Orlov, USCF 2500
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Where: Room tbd
When: Spring Series on Mondays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

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May
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* No class on Apr 13 and May 25.

Cost: $192 for 8 classes ($24 /class)
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, max 18 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Carnation Spring 2026
2026-06-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Carnation Elementary, 4950 Tolt Avenue, Carnation, 98014, United States
Grades: 1 – 5
When & Where: 8:00 – 9:00 am Tuesdays, Cafeteria
Knowledge of chess moves is required.
Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends, or the coach will assign games per skill level.
Spring Series (7 classes!)

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26

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Cost: $140 for 7 classes
Register your child in advance!
Limited space, sign up early, first come, first served!!
Minimum of 8 students, max 16 students.
Refunds through 2nd class; less $37, no refunds after.
Join the Chess Club with Orlov Chess Academy!
Improve your problem-solving skills, train your memory, think, and plan ahead. Learn chess tactics, solve chess puzzles, play competitive and just-for-fun games! Workbooks and other teaching materials are provided, just come ready to learn!
Chess Class Questions to: info@chessplayer.com, (206) 387-1253

St. Luke Spring 2026
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-06-24 15:00 - 16:15 | St. Luke Catholic School, 17533 Saint Luke Place North, Shoreline, 98133, United States
Grades: 1-5
Keep learning and playing chess with your classmates!
After-school instructional chess club at St. Luke Catholic School in Shoreline.
Knowledge of basic chess moves and rules is recommended.
To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends or the coach will assign games per skill level.
Where: Room 101
When: Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:15 pm

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Cost: $154 for 7 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, max 16 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Cascadia Thursday Chess, Spring 2026
2026-06-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Cascadia Elementary, 1700 N 90th St, Seattle, WA, 98103
Grades: 2-5 for those who are starting out or will benefit from more basic instruction.
Join Cascadia Elementary Chess Club!
Learn tactics and strategies of chess, solve chess puzzles and play chess with your friends!
Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They may play with their friends or the coach will assign games per skill level.
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Where: Room tbd
When: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

April
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30

May
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28

June
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* No class on Apr 16.

Cost: $216 for 9 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this web page starting March 9th.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, max 14 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Juneteenth 2026
2026-06-19 | WA
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, and is observed annually on June 19.
Our offices will hold our regularly scheduled events.

Independence Day (Observed)
2026-07-03 | WA
This is a public holiday. Our Green Lake office is closed today.

Independence Day
2026-07-04 | WA
Our offices are closed today.

More Classes Coming!
2026-07-12 | WA
More summer class events will be posted soon!
Please come back tomorrow and check out our latest class schedule for Summer 2026.

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | WA

Columbus Day
2026-10-12 | WA
Columbus Day is a federal holiday.

Halloween
2026-10-31 | WA
Boo!

Daylight Savings Time Ends
2026-11-01 | WA

Veteran's Day
2026-11-11 | WA

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26 | WA

Christmas Eve
2026-12-24 | WA

Christmas Day
2026-12-25 | WA

New Year's Eve
2026-12-31 | WA
