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SUMMARY:Friday Night Quads
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. \nLive game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience\, or when students finish all 3 of their games. \nFormat: Game/25 with 5-second delay\, 3 rounds\, NWSRS rated. \nWhere: Friday Night Quads are held in our Redmond office. \nWe encourage you to register early. Accordingly\, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\nDoors open\n\n\n6:20 PM\nArrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time\n\n\n6:30 PM\nPlayers must be already on site or call ahead\, 425-345-9731\n\n\n→\nPairings are announced\, take your seat\n\n\n→\nRules review\, if any players are new to tournaments\n\n\n6:35 PM\nRound 1 Begins\n\n\n\nSubsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games\n\n\n\nBetween rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break\n\n\n\nEvent ends when all games conclude
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/friday-night-quads-08-22/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Quads,Redmond
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SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond\nA weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov. \nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nOnce in a while\, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday\, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday. \nIn the rare situation this Booster class is held online\, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games\, solve 3 daily puzzles\, access beginner content\, read ChessKid articles\, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full\, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles\, consider upgrading to a Gold membership. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-saturday-08-23/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T000944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T000944Z
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SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Monday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hold this class when we have four interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and be on the wait list. \nMonday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players (rating 1100 NW+ or 900+ USCF) and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-monday-08-25/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T183500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T021901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T021901Z
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SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nOrlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended\, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise\, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.\nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nThis class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons! \nAgain\, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry\, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-08-26/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Wednesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-wednesday-08-27/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T181500
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CREATED:20250713T025601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T025601Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Beginner Friday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman. \nStudents learn sportsmanship\, how to play with a clock\, record their games\, basic strategies\, solid opening plays\, and much more! The class includes chess lesson time and student playing time (students play each other). \nBeginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated. \nThis is an ongoing class\, so we recommend that students create a free ChessKid.com account to learn basic chess moves and piece names. It’s also a great way to practice between lessons! \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nBooster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.\nIntermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up. \nIn Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nThanks\, Coach Ryan
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/ryan-beginner-friday-08-29/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250712T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T222510Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Quads
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. \nLive game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience\, or when students finish all 3 of their games. \nFormat: Game/25 with 5-second delay\, 3 rounds\, NWSRS rated. \nWhere: Friday Night Quads are held in our Redmond office. \nWe encourage you to register early. Accordingly\, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\nDoors open\n\n\n6:20 PM\nArrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time\n\n\n6:30 PM\nPlayers must be already on site or call ahead\, 425-345-9731\n\n\n→\nPairings are announced\, take your seat\n\n\n→\nRules review\, if any players are new to tournaments\n\n\n6:35 PM\nRound 1 Begins\n\n\n\nSubsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games\n\n\n\nBetween rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break\n\n\n\nEvent ends when all games conclude
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/friday-night-quads-08-29/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Quads,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T152000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T030543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T030543Z
UID:10006519-1756564200-1756567200@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond\nA weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov. \nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nOnce in a while\, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday\, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday. \nIn the rare situation this Booster class is held online\, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games\, solve 3 daily puzzles\, access beginner content\, read ChessKid articles\, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full\, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles\, consider upgrading to a Gold membership. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-saturday-08-30/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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SUMMARY:Labor Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our offices are closed today.
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/labor-day-2025/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:After-School Clubs,Camps,Classes,Green Lake,Holiday,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T183500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T022009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T022009Z
UID:10006505-1756835100-1756838100@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nOrlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended\, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise\, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.\nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nThis class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons! \nAgain\, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry\, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-09-02/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T023158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T023158Z
UID:10006510-1756921500-1756925100@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Wednesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-wednesday-09-03/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T025708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T025708Z
UID:10006515-1757093400-1757096100@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Ryan Beginner Friday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman. \nStudents learn sportsmanship\, how to play with a clock\, record their games\, basic strategies\, solid opening plays\, and much more! The class includes chess lesson time and student playing time (students play each other). \nBeginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated. \nThis is an ongoing class\, so we recommend that students create a free ChessKid.com account to learn basic chess moves and piece names. It’s also a great way to practice between lessons! \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nBooster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.\nIntermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up. \nIn Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nThanks\, Coach Ryan
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/ryan-beginner-friday-09-05/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250712T222613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T222613Z
UID:10006495-1757096400-1757106000@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Quads
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. \nLive game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience\, or when students finish all 3 of their games. \nFormat: Game/25 with 5-second delay\, 3 rounds\, NWSRS rated. \nWhere: Friday Night Quads are held in our Redmond office. \nWe encourage you to register early. Accordingly\, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\nDoors open\n\n\n6:20 PM\nArrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time\n\n\n6:30 PM\nPlayers must be already on site or call ahead\, 425-345-9731\n\n\n→\nPairings are announced\, take your seat\n\n\n→\nRules review\, if any players are new to tournaments\n\n\n6:35 PM\nRound 1 Begins\n\n\n\nSubsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games\n\n\n\nBetween rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break\n\n\n\nEvent ends when all games conclude
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/friday-night-quads-09-05/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Quads,Redmond
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T152000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250713T030653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T030653Z
UID:10006520-1757169000-1757172000@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond\nA weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov. \nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nOnce in a while\, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday\, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday. \nIn the rare situation this Booster class is held online\, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games\, solve 3 daily puzzles\, access beginner content\, read ChessKid articles\, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full\, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles\, consider upgrading to a Gold membership. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-saturday-09-06/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T152856Z
UID:10006573-1757353500-1757357100@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Monday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hold this class when we have four interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and be on the wait list. \nMonday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players (rating 1100 NW+ or 900+ USCF) and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-monday-09-08/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T153924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T153924Z
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SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nOrlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended\, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise\, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.\nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nThis class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons! \nAgain\, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry\, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-09-09/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T161050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T161050Z
UID:10006581-1757526300-1757529900@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Wednesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-wednesday-09-10/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T162717Z
UID:10006589-1757698200-1757700900@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Ryan Beginner Friday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman. \nStudents learn sportsmanship\, how to play with a clock\, record their games\, basic strategies\, solid opening plays\, and much more! The class includes chess lesson time and student playing time (students play each other). \nBeginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated. \nThis is an ongoing class\, so we recommend that students create a free ChessKid.com account to learn basic chess moves and piece names. It’s also a great way to practice between lessons! \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nBooster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.\nIntermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up. \nIn Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nThanks\, Coach Ryan
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/ryan-beginner-friday-09-12/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T175033Z
UID:10006609-1757701200-1757710800@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Quads
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. \nLive game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience\, or when students finish all 3 of their games. \nFormat: Game/25 with 5-second delay\, 3 rounds\, NWSRS rated. \nWhere: Friday Night Quads are held in our Redmond office. \nWe encourage you to register early. Accordingly\, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\nDoors open\n\n\n6:20 PM\nArrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time\n\n\n6:30 PM\nPlayers must be already on site or call ahead\, 425-345-9731\n\n\n→\nPairings are announced\, take your seat\n\n\n→\nRules review\, if any players are new to tournaments\n\n\n6:35 PM\nRound 1 Begins\n\n\n\nSubsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games\n\n\n\nBetween rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break\n\n\n\nEvent ends when all games conclude
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/friday-night-quads-09-12/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Quads,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T152000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T161908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T161908Z
UID:10006585-1757773800-1757776800@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond\nA weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov. \nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nOnce in a while\, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday\, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday. \nIn the rare situation this Booster class is held online\, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games\, solve 3 daily puzzles\, access beginner content\, read ChessKid articles\, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full\, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles\, consider upgrading to a Gold membership. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-saturday-09-13/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T153109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T153109Z
UID:10006574-1757958300-1757961900@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Monday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hold this class when we have four interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and be on the wait list. \nMonday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players (rating 1100 NW+ or 900+ USCF) and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-monday-09-15/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T183500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T154029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T154029Z
UID:10006578-1758044700-1758047700@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nOrlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended\, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise\, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.\nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nThis class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons! \nAgain\, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry\, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-09-16/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T161152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T161152Z
UID:10006582-1758131100-1758134700@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Wednesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-wednesday-09-17/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T162838Z
UID:10006590-1758303000-1758305700@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Ryan Beginner Friday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman. \nStudents learn sportsmanship\, how to play with a clock\, record their games\, basic strategies\, solid opening plays\, and much more! The class includes chess lesson time and student playing time (students play each other). \nBeginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated. \nThis is an ongoing class\, so we recommend that students create a free ChessKid.com account to learn basic chess moves and piece names. It’s also a great way to practice between lessons! \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nBooster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.\nIntermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up. \nIn Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nThanks\, Coach Ryan
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/ryan-beginner-friday-09-19/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T175133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T175133Z
UID:10006610-1758306000-1758315600@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Quads
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. \nLive game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience\, or when students finish all 3 of their games. \nFormat: Game/25 with 5-second delay\, 3 rounds\, NWSRS rated. \nWhere: Friday Night Quads are held in our Redmond office. \nWe encourage you to register early. Accordingly\, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\nDoors open\n\n\n6:20 PM\nArrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time\n\n\n6:30 PM\nPlayers must be already on site or call ahead\, 425-345-9731\n\n\n→\nPairings are announced\, take your seat\n\n\n→\nRules review\, if any players are new to tournaments\n\n\n6:35 PM\nRound 1 Begins\n\n\n\nSubsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games\n\n\n\nBetween rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break\n\n\n\nEvent ends when all games conclude
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/friday-night-quads-09-19/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Quads,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T152000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T162007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T162007Z
UID:10006586-1758378600-1758381600@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Orlov Booster Saturday\, Redmond\nA weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov. \nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nOnce in a while\, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday\, please join us for a make-up session the following Tuesday. \nIn the rare situation this Booster class is held online\, we will use ChessKid.com. I’ve created free memberships for people. Students may use these accounts to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! These free accounts allow them to play Fast Chess games\, solve 3 daily puzzles\, access beginner content\, read ChessKid articles\, and play against the infamous Bots. If you would like full\, unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles\, consider upgrading to a Gold membership. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-saturday-09-20/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250815T145937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T025550Z
UID:10006637-1758466800-1758481200@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:State and Nationals Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for State Championships and National competitions!\nThis class is aimed at serious and ambitious players who plan to attend State and National Championships. \nGames will be reviewed by IM Georgi Orlov and NM Josh Sinanan. Recommendations given during the games review. Come and train with chess masters! \nPizza dinner available\, additional $3/slice. Please bring your beverage and snacks! \nRequires NWSRS Rating of 600 or higher. No unrated players\, please. \nWhen: Sundays 3:00 – 7:00 pm for 10 weeks!\n\n\n\nSeptember\n.\n.\n21\n28\n\n\nOctober\n5\n12\n19\n26\n\n\nNovember\n2\n9\n16\n*\n*\n\n\nDecember\n7\n.\n.\n.\n\n\n* No class Nov 23 and Nov 30\n\n\n\n\nChess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com\, 206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/nationals-training-2025/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intermediate,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T153223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T153223Z
UID:10006575-1758563100-1758566700@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Monday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hold this class when we have four interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and be on the wait list. \nMonday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players (rating 1100 NW+ or 900+ USCF) and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-monday-09-22/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T154207Z
UID:10006579-1758649500-1758652500@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nOrlov Booster Tuesday enrollments are at capacity and we’re not accepting new students. If you have recently attended\, please continue signing up for more sessions! Otherwise\, we invite new students to try one of our other great Booster classes.\nBooster Classes are perfect for beginners that have played some chess\, know the moves\, have played a chess tournament\, and could use some direction to become an Intermediate player. \nIs this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nThis class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons! \nAgain\, we love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class so go ahead and renew your registration. Sorry\, we’re not able to accommodate new students entering into this one class. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-09-23/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081758
CREATED:20250810T161310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T161310Z
UID:10006583-1758735900-1758739500@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Wednesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov. \nThis class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes. \nIn Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity. \nWe encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer puzzles\, games and our friendly online club tournaments. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-intermediate-wednesday-09-24/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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