Orlov Chess Academy

July Camp Five, Meridian School
2023-07-17 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Meridian School, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 242, Seattle, 98103
Welcome back! This summer camp is held in person at Meridian School. Please read and follow school guidance at Meridian Summer Quest 2023 for their campus requirements and health directives.
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here can be helpful!
Open to students in grades K-8, from Beginners to Advanced.
Each camp includes a tournament with chess clocks, recording and game review. Other chess activities include solving chess puzzles, opening moves and strategy lessons, endgame practice and review, chess videos, casual student games, blitz tournament, and of course the bughouse!
We also have occasional contests, like chess jeopardy (with teams and questions about various chess or near-chess subjects). Students are rewarded for hard work and effort in a camp.
All camps are attended or conducted by International Master Georgi Orlov, 1994 US Open Champion, USCF Rated 2540, with a 4-Year Chess Education degree from Moscow, Russia.
The Meridian School is in the Wallingford area.
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 242, Seattle, WA 98103
Time
Arrive at 9 am. Pick-up at 3 pm.
Chess Camp Questions To: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Registration
The Meridian School handles this camp registration.
Please visit Meridian Summer Quest 2023 web page to find links to their summer programs and registration.
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2023-07-15 14:30 - 15:20, 2023-07-08 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 awhile, in case of WCF events held in the same space on Saturdays, we will meet on Zoom.
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

Friday Night Quads
2023-07-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-07 18:30 - 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.

Schedule:

6:30 PM
Important instructions

6:35 PM
Round 1 Begins

Subsequent rounds start ASAP after games finish

Event ends when all games conclude

Orlov Intermediate Friday (Zoom)
2023-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Friday Intermediate Classes (Video Conference)
A weekly online class via Zoom on Fridays by IM Georgi Orlov.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? See how to choose classes.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Strategy lessons and cool openings
Tactics
Homework

Below is the meeting invitation for Friday’s remote chess lessons. To join the meeting, click on the link below following the “Join Zoom Meeting”. You can connect by laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Please use a webcam setup so I can see the students. You’ll probably want to arrive a few minutes early and test your microphone and camera.
Kindly remind students to hold questions and comments during my lesson until I open the floor for discussion. Allow one student to finish their thoughts before jumping in. This will reduce interruptions and maintain the integrity of the chess session.
It is good practice to mute your microphone until you talk to reduce background noise. Press the space bar to talk and release to re-mute when your conversation is finished. Think of it as a “push to talk” button.
Parents, we appreciate your help getting your student successfully connected with this technology in our online lessons. We request that no extras (relatives, observers, or remote computers) participate in the session.
We use Chess.com with our Intermediate classes. We encourage students to create a free account to practice their chess and play games as much as they like! Plus, join our Orlov Chess Academy club to reach our members and participate in friendly online club tournaments. For full unlimited access to the whole site with all of its bells and whistles, consider upgrading your membership.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Zoom Topic:
Orlov Chess Academy Intermediate Class Friday

Time:
Weekly Fridays at 05:30 PM Pacific

Join Meeting:
zoom.us/j/8647353754

Meeting ID:
864 735 3754

Travis Beginner Friday, Redmond
2023-07-14 17:00 - 17:50, 2023-07-07 17:00 - 17:50 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Friday Beginner Classes in Redmond
A new weekly class in person on Friday afternoons by Travis Olson, rated over 2000 on lichess.org.
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 Friday class is held in person in our Redmond office at regular capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach Travis

July Camp Three, Green Lake
2023-07-14 08:45 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 08:45 - 15:00, 2023-07-12 08:45 - 15:00, 2023-07-11 08:45 - 15:00, 2023-07-10 08:45 - 15:00 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Each camp features tournament games immediately analyzed by a chess master. Other activities include solving fun chess puzzles, learning cool openings, solving tricky tactics, mastering fundamental endgames, and playing casual games between students! We may separate into a second group with its own coach if the skill levels and ages require it and there are enough students.
All camps are attended or conducted by International Master Georgi Orlov, 1994 US Open Champion, USCF Rated 2540, with a 4-Year Chess Education degree from Moscow, Russia. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
Also note our special summer camp: July 10-14 with Grand Master Alex Yermolinsky.
Early bird discount 5% if you register by May 1st.
Open to all students in grades K-8, from Beginners to Advanced. We love beginners. However, knowing how the pieces move is required. ChessKid videos how to play chess and an introduction to chess are great!
Locations
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy (near Microsoft campus)
4174 148th Ave NE, Building I Suite M, Redmond, WA 98052
Green Lake: Orlov Chess Academy (1 block from Green Lake)
7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Dates: Flexible!
All of our Summer Chess Camps are a five-day series, Monday – Friday.
Choose two to five full days in any combination for this camp.
Please tell us which days when registering online.
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond, 24 in Green Lake.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm (Seattle) and 8:30 – 3:00 (Redmond)
Or choose half days, AM or PM sessions!
See our complete Redmond Camps calendar and our Green Lake Camps calendar.
Purchase
Click here to reserve your days.
Format

8:45
Arrival. Chess warmup and casual games between students

9:00
Morning lesson. Focus on tactics; openings; strategy and more. Different theme or focus each week in a classroom format. Enroll in multiple weeks to broaden your skills.

10:15
Tournament game G/25

11:15
Lunch break and time outside

12:45
Tournament game G/25

2:30
Game reviews and coach analysis

3:30
Pick-up time

Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Price
Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please register early.
Cancellation fee $29, please give us 72-hour notice required.
Early bird 5% discount by registering by May 1st.
Additional 10% discount for siblings.
Five days before camp begins, price increases by 5%.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Half day
$45 each (min 2)

2 days
$72.50 each

3 days
$68 each

4 days
$66 each

5 days
$64 each

July Camp Four, Grandmaster Camp, Redmond
2023-07-14 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-12 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-11 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Welcome back! This GM camp is held in person in our Academy office space at regular capacity,
GM Yermolinsky, 2-time US Champion, in attendance
This camp is recommended for students rated 1000+ USCF or 1100+ NWSRS rating.
Grandmaster Alex Yermolinsky is a well-known US chess player, established online chess commentator, analyst and popular chess coach who worked in many scholastic chess camps around the country. He brings years of teaching experience and chess knowledge, now in-person in Redmond!
This camp features tournament games analyzed by a Chess Grand Master. Also middlegame and endgame topics will be covered. Other activities include solving fun chess puzzles, learning cool openings, solving tricky tactics, mastering fundamental endgames, and playing casual games between students! We may separate into a second group with its own coach if the skill levels and ages require it and there are enough students.
Early bird discount 5% if you register by May 1st.
All camps are attended or conducted by International Master Georgi Orlov, 1994 US Open Champion, USCF Rated 2540, with a 4-Year Chess Education degree from Moscow, Russia.
Locations
Our 2023 Grand Master camp is held in our Redmond office.
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I Suite M, Redmond, WA 98052
Dates: Flexible!
This summer camp is a five-day series, Monday – Friday.
Choose two or more full days in any combination: July 10 – 14.
Or choose two or more half-day sessions for this Grand Master camp.
Please specify your dates in comments section when registering online.
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond.
See our complete Green Lake Camps calendar and our Redmond Camps.
Purchase
Click here to reserve your days.
Daily Schedule
Arrival and check-in begins at 8:30 am
Lessons start promptly at 9:00 am
There are scheduled breaks throughout the day.
Lunch 11:15 to 12:15 pm.
Please bring your lunch and snacks! No peanut-based food, please.
In the afternoon students play games with game analysis provided.
Pickup by 3:00 pm.
After-camp care is available upon advanced request, $16/hour additional charge.
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Price
Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
Cancellation fee $29, please give us 72-hour notice required.
Early bird 5% discount by registering by May 1st.
Additional 10% discount for siblings.
Five days before camp begins, price increases by 5%.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Half day
$47 each (min 2)

2 days
$74.50 each

3 days
$70 each

4 days
$68 each

5 days
$66 each

David Intermediate Thursday, Green Lake
2023-07-13 18:45 - 19:45, 2023-07-06 18:45 - 19:45 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Thursday Intermediate Classes at Green Lake
A weekly class in person on Thursdays 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.
In Person! This Thursday class is held in person in our Green Lake office at normal capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

David Beginner Thursday, Green Lake
2023-07-13 17:45 - 18:35, 2023-07-06 17:45 - 18:35 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Thursday Beginner Classes at Green Lake
A weekly class in person on Thursdays 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 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 Thursday class is held in person in our Green Lake office at normal capacity.
We encourage students to create a free ChessKid.com account to play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2023-07-12 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 person in our Redmond office at normal 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

Josh Intermediate Tuesday, Zoom
2023-07-11 18:45 - 19:45 | Online
Tuesday Intermediate Class (Video Conference)
This class is held via online video conferencing using Zoom.
Below is the meeting invitation for Tuesday’s remote chess lessons at 6:45 pm. To join the meeting, click on the link below following the “Join Zoom Meeting”. You can connect by laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Please use a webcam so I can see the students.
Kindly remind students to hold questions and comments during my lesson until I open the floor for discussion. Allow one student to finish their thoughts before jumping in. This will reduce interruptions and maintain the integrity of the chess session.
It is good practice to mute your microphone until you talk to reduce background noise and re-mute when your conversation is finished. Think of it as a “push to talk” toggle.
Parents, we appreciate your help getting your student successfully connected with this technology in our online lessons. We request that no extras (relatives, observers, or additional remote computers) participate in the session.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
We provide free ChessKid accounts for the students who attend our after-school and evening classes and assign the usernames. Students should use your assigned OCA account, not your personal accounts, when playing practice or tournament games during the class.
My ChessKid.com username is “Coach_Josh”. All students will be added as Orlov Academy Club members on ChessKid. Click this to open our ChessKid club page: Orlov Chess Academy Club. After the lesson is over, students should log in to ChessKid.com with your OCA account and play tournament games against one another. I will share the tournament link with the students shortly before the tournament begins.
Thanks, Coach Josh
206-769-3757
Zoom Meeting

Topic:
Josh Sinanan Intermediate Class

Date:
Tuesdays 6:45 – 7:45 pm

Join Meeting:
zoom.us/j/7968151129

Meeting ID:
796 815 1129

Password:
819514

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2023-07-11 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.
In Person! This Tuesday class is held in person at our Redmond office at normal 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

Test Event
2023-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Testing, please ignore this event, thank you.

July Camp One, Green Lake
2023-07-07 08:45 - 15:00, 2023-07-06 08:45 - 15:00 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States

July Camp Two, Redmond
2023-07-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Each camp features tournament games promptly analyzed by a chess master. Other activities include solving fun chess puzzles, learning cool openings, solving tricky tactics, mastering fundamental endgames, and playing casual games between students! We may separate into a second group with its own coach if the skill levels and ages require it and there are enough students.
All camps are attended or conducted by International Master Georgi Orlov, 1994 US Open Champion, USCF Rated 2540, with a 4-Year Chess Education degree from Moscow, Russia. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
Also note our special summer camp: July 10-14 with Grand Master Alex Yermolinsky.
Early bird discount 5% if you register by May 1st.
Open to all students in grades K-8, from Beginners to Advanced. We love beginners. However, knowing how the pieces move is required. ChessKid videos how to play chess and an introduction to chess are great!
Locations
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy (near Microsoft campus)
4174 148th Ave NE, Building I Suite M, Redmond, WA 98052
Green Lake: Orlov Chess Academy (1 block from Green Lake)
7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Dates: Flexible!
This camp is a three-day series, starting Wednesday after the Fourth of July.
Choose two or three full days in any combination for this camp.
Please tell us which days when registering online.
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond, 24 in Green Lake.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm (Seattle) and 8:30 – 3:00 (Redmond)
Or choose half days, AM or PM sessions!
See our complete Redmond Camps calendar and our Green Lake Camps calendar.
Purchase
Click here to reserve your days.
Format

8:30
Arrival. Chess warmup and casual games between students

9:00
Morning lesson. Focus on tactics; openings; strategy and more. Different theme or focus each week in a classroom format. Enroll in multiple weeks to broaden your skills.

10:15
Tournament game G/25

11:15
Lunch break and time outside

12:45
Tournament game G/25

2:15
Game reviews and coach analysis

3:00
Pick-up time

Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Price
Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
Cancellation fee $29, please give us 72-hour notice required.
Early bird 5% discount by registering by May 1st.
Additional 10% discount for siblings.
Five days before camp begins, price increases by 5%.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Half day
$45 each (min 2)

2 days
$72.50 each

3 days
$68 each
