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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. \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-01-21/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate,Redmond
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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-01-23/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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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-01-23/
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:20260124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T152000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T193114Z
UID:10007314-1769265000-1769268000@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-01-24/
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:20260126T174500
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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. \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-01-26/
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:20260127T174500
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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-01-27/
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:20260128T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T161500
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CREATED:20251105T041418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T144637Z
UID:10007036-1769613300-1769616900@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Global Idea Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Idea Winter 2026\nImprove your skills\, join your classmates and play chess together! \nKnowledge of chess moves and rules is required.\nTo get started in chess\, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! \nRoom: tbd\nGrades: 1-5\nEach class begins 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. \nWhen: 3:15 – 4:15 pm Wednesdays\n\n\n\nJanuary\n.\n14\n21\n28\n\n\nFebruary\n4\n*\n*\n25\n\n\nMarch\n*\n11\n18\n25\n\n\n* No class Feb 11 and 18\, or March 4.\n\n\n\nCost: $216 for 8 classes ($27 per session)\nTo register\, buy a Series Pass here on this web page. \nRefunds through 2nd class\, less $37\, no refunds after.\nMinimum of 8 students to hold class\, maximum 16 students.\nSign up today! First come\, first served! \nChess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com\, 206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/global-idea-winter-2026/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Global Idea School\, 9900 Willows Rd NE\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:After-School Clubs,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T174500
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DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T190518Z
UID:10007307-1769622300-1769625900@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. \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-01-28/
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:20260130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T173000
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CREATED:20251221T041455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T041455Z
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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-01-30/
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:20260130T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T011748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T011748Z
UID:10007222-1769797200-1769806800@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-01-30/
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:20260131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T152000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T193306Z
UID:10007315-1769869800-1769872800@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-01-31/
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:20260203T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T183500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T182613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T183553Z
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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-02-03/
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:20260204T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251105T041418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T144637Z
UID:10007037-1770218100-1770221700@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Global Idea Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Idea Winter 2026\nImprove your skills\, join your classmates and play chess together! \nKnowledge of chess moves and rules is required.\nTo get started in chess\, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! \nRoom: tbd\nGrades: 1-5\nEach class begins 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. \nWhen: 3:15 – 4:15 pm Wednesdays\n\n\n\nJanuary\n.\n14\n21\n28\n\n\nFebruary\n4\n*\n*\n25\n\n\nMarch\n*\n11\n18\n25\n\n\n* No class Feb 11 and 18\, or March 4.\n\n\n\nCost: $216 for 8 classes ($27 per session)\nTo register\, buy a Series Pass here on this web page. \nRefunds through 2nd class\, less $37\, no refunds after.\nMinimum of 8 students to hold class\, maximum 16 students.\nSign up today! First come\, first served! \nChess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com\, 206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/global-idea-winter-2026/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Global Idea School\, 9900 Willows Rd NE\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:After-School Clubs,Redmond
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T190718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T190718Z
UID:10007308-1770227100-1770230700@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. \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-02-04/
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:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T041701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T041701Z
UID:10007231-1770399000-1770399000@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-02-06/
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:20260206T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T210000
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CREATED:20251221T011956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T011956Z
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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-02-06/
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:20260207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T152000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T193516Z
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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-02-07/
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:20260210T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T182815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T183634Z
UID:10007301-1770745500-1770748500@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-02-10/
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:20260211T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T190919Z
UID:10007309-1770831900-1770835500@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. \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-02-11/
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:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T042123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T042123Z
UID:10007232-1771003800-1771003800@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-02-13/
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:20260213T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T012206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T031543Z
UID:10007224-1771006800-1771016400@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-02-13/
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:20260214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T152000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T193659Z
UID:10007317-1771079400-1771082400@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-02-14/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251018T134423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T151420Z
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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION:Our offices are closed today on Presidents’ Day\, observed annually on the third Monday in February.
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/presidents-day-2026/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:After-School Clubs,Camps,Classes,Green Lake,Holiday,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T183500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T183007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T175133Z
UID:10007302-1771350300-1771353300@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF). \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-02-17/
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:20260218T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T191125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T191125Z
UID:10007310-1771436700-1771440300@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. \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-02-18/
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:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T042318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T042318Z
UID:10007233-1771608600-1771608600@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-02-20/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Redmond
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T182000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T012358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T012358Z
UID:10007225-1771611600-1771621200@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-02-20/
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:20260221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T152000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T193834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T193834Z
UID:10007318-1771684200-1771687200@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-02-21/
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:20260223T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20260216T185425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T180315Z
UID:10007649-1771868700-1771872300@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Intermediate Monday Redmond
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hold this class when we have three or more interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and join the wait list. \nMonday Intermediate Classes in Redmond\nA weekly class by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to advance your chess game to the highest levels. \nThis intermediate class is fantastic for those rated 1100+ on NWSRS or 900+ on USCF.\nYou can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or USCF.\nRead more about beginner\, booster and intermediate levels. \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-redmond/2026-02-23/
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:20260224T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T183500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160256
CREATED:20251221T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T175432Z
UID:10007303-1771955100-1771958100@chessplayer.com
SUMMARY:Orlov Booster Tuesday\, Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Booster Class in Redmond\nA weekly class on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to quickly improve and practice your chess skills. \nWe teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game: \n\nCool openings\nStrategy lessons\nTactics\nHomework\n\nBooster Classes are perfect for those who have played some chess\, know the moves\, been in a chess tournament\, or could simply use some direction to grow into an Intermediate player. \nThis Booster class is ideal for students rated from 700 to 1100.\nYou can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.\nRead more about beginner\, booster and intermediate levels. \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! \nWe love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class\, or please join us for some fun Tuesday chess games with instruction. \nThanks\, Coach Orlov\n206-387-1253
URL:https://chessplayer.com/event/orlov-booster-tuesday-02-24/
LOCATION:Redmond\, 4174 148th Ave NE\, Building I\, Suite M\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booster,Classes,Redmond
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