Orlov Chess Academy

David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
2025-05-21 16:30 - 17:15, 2025-05-28 16:30 - 17:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Beginner Classes at Green Lake
A weekly class on Wednesday by David Roper, FIDE Master.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, basic opening plays, and much more!
Beginners class is best for those with ratings up to 700.
Booster class is ideal for ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate class is best for ratings up to 1100+ and up.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held in person in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
2025-05-21 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-05-28 17:30 - 18:20 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Booster Class at Green Lake
A weekly class to improve and practice your chess skills by David Roper, FIDE Master.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Strategy lessons and cool openings
Tactics
Homework

Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2025-05-21 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-05-28 17:45 - 18:45 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Wednesday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
A weekly class in person on Wednesdays by IM Georgi Orlov.
This 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.
In Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity.
We 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.
Thanks, Coach Orlov

Cascadia Thursday Chess, Spring 2025
2025-05-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-29 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 E174
When: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

April
24
Make-up day for Winter!

May
1
8
15
22
29

June
5
12

Cost: $154 for 7 classes
Join your classmates and keep playing chess together!
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

Mill Creek Spring 2025
2025-05-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-29 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 3:30 – 4:30 pm

April

17
24

May
1
–
15
22
29

June
5

No class May 8th

Cost: $140 for 7 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 2025
2025-05-22 15:35 - 16:35, 2025-05-29 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: 9 Sessions
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12
Cost: $175.50 for 9 classes
Join your classmates to play chess together!
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
Refunds through 2nd class, less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
Sign up today and register your child in advance! First come, first served!

Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Northwood Spring 2025
2025-05-23 15:50 - 16:50, 2025-05-30 15:50 - 16:50 | Northwood Elementary, 4030 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
When: 3:45 – 4:50 pm Fridays
Room: Art Room
Grades: 1-5
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.
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 Sessions

April
1: snow make-up day

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25

May
2
9
16
23
30

June
6
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Cost: $152 for 7 classes
Register your child in advance!
This is a popular activity with limited space, so sign up early!
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, max 16 students.
First come, first served!

Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2025-05-23 17:30 - 18:15, 2025-05-30 17:30 - 18:15 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond
A weekly class on Friday afternoons by Chess Expert Ryan Ackerman.
Students 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).
Beginners class is best for those with NWSRS ratings from 300 to 700 or unrated.
This 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!
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
Booster classes are ideal for NWSRS ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate classes are best for NWSRS ratings of 1100 and up.
In Person! This Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity.
Thanks, Coach Ryan

Friday Night Quads
2025-05-23 18:20 - 21:00, 2025-05-30 18:20 - 21:00 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
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.
Live game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience, or when students finish all 3 of their games.
Format: Game/25 with 5-second delay, 3 rounds, NWSRS rated.
Where: Friday Night Quads are held in-person in our Redmond office.
We encourage you to register early. Accordingly, the price goes up $3 on the Wednesday before the event.

Schedule:

6:15 PM
Doors open

6:20 PM
Arrive by 6:20 so the tournament can start on time

6:30 PM
Players must be already on site or call ahead, 425-345-9731

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Pairings are announced, take your seat

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Rules review, if any players are new to tournaments

6:35 PM
Round 1 Begins

Subsequent rounds start when both players have finished previous games

Between rounds the players have an optional 5 minute break

Event ends when all games conclude

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2025-05-24 14:30 - 15:20, 2025-05-31 14:30 - 15:20 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
A weekly class on Saturdays held in-person in the Redmond OCA office conducted by IM Georgi Orlov.
Booster 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.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
Once in a while, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday, we invite you to a make-up session the following Tuesday.
In 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.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Memorial Day 2025
2025-05-26 | WA
Our offices are closed today.

Orlov Intermediate Monday, Redmond
2025-05-26 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-06-02 17:45 - 18:45 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
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.
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
A weekly class in person on Mondays by IM Georgi Orlov.
This 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.
In Person! This Wednesday class is held in our Redmond office at regular capacity.
We 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.
Thanks, Coach Orlov

Carnation Spring 2025
2025-05-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-03 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!):
April 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
Cost: Spring Series $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

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2025-05-27 17:45 - 18:35, 2025-06-03 17:45 - 18:35 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov.
Orlov 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.
Booster 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.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This class is held at our Redmond office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Again, 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.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Westhill Spring 2025
2025-05-28 14:35 - 15:35 | 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 TBD
When: Wednesdays 2:35 – 3:35 pm

April

16
23
30

May
7
14
21
28

June
4

Cost: $160 for 8 classes

Must complete by April 9th!
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

Josh Beginner Monday, Green Lake
2025-06-02 18:00 - 18:45 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Beginner Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Monday afternoons by NM Joshua Sinanan.
Note: No class next week on Memorial Day 5/26 at Green Lake.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, solid opening plays, and much more!
Beginners class is best for those with ratings 500 to 700.
Booster class is ideal for ratings 700 to 1100.
Intermediate class is best for ratings up to 1100+ and up.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
In Person! This Monday class is held in person in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach Josh

Josh Intermediate Monday, Green Lake
2025-06-02 18:45 - 19:45 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Intermediate Classes in Seattle
A weekly in-person class on Mondays by NM Joshua Sinanan.
This 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.
In Person! This Monday class is held in our Green Lake office at regular capacity.
We 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.
Thanks, Coach Josh
