Orlov Chess Academy

St. Benedict Fall 2024
2024-09-26 15:05 - 16:05, 2024-09-19 15:05 - 16:05, 2024-09-12 15:05 - 16:05 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Benedict Catholic School, 4811 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Grades: 1-5
After-school instructional chess club at St. Benedict Catholic School.
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.
When: 3:05 – 4:05 pm Thursdays
Room: TBD
Fall Series: 10 Classes!
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (no class 10/24)
Nov 7, 14, 21
Cost: $219 for 10 classes. Register your child in advance!

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

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2024-09-25 17:45 - 18:45, 2024-09-18 17:45 - 18:45, 2024-09-11 17:45 - 18:45 UTC | 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

David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
2024-09-25 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-09-18 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-09-11 17:30 - 18:20 UTC | 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.
Note the new time is 5:30 pm on Wednesdays!
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

David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
2024-09-25 16:30 - 17:15, 2024-09-18 16:30 - 17:15, 2024-09-11 16:30 - 17:15 UTC | 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.
Note the new time is 4:30 on Wednesdays!
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

Global Idea Fall 2024
2024-09-25 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-09-18 15:15 - 16:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Global Idea School, 9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
When: 3:15 – 4:15 pm Wednesdays
Where: tbd
Grades: 1-5
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
Fall Series: 9 Sessions
September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13
Cost: $252 for 9 sessions.
Improve your skills, join your classmates and play chess together!
Refunds through 2nd class, less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 16 students.
Sign up today! First come, first served!

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

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2024-09-24 17:45 - 18:35, 2024-09-17 17:45 - 18:35, 2024-09-10 17:45 - 18:35 UTC | 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.
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!
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Northwood Fall 2024
2024-09-24 15:50 - 16:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northwood Elementary, 4030 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
When: 3:50 – 4:50 pm Tuesdays
Room: TBD
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.
Fall Series: 11 Sessions
September 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (No class 11/26)
December 3, 10
Cost: $230
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

Carnation Fall 2024
2024-09-24 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carnation Elementary, 4950 Tolt Avenue, Carnation, 98014, United States
Grades: 1-5.
When & Where: 8:00 – 9:00 am Tuesdays, Room TBD
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.
Fall Series (10 classes!):
Sept 24
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 5, 19
Dec 3, 10
No class 11/12, 11/26
Cost: Fall Series $199 for 10 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

Maywood Hills Fall 2024
2024-09-23 15:40 - 16:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maywood Hills Elementary, 19510 104th Ave NE, Bothell, WA, 98011
Grades: 1-5
When: 3:40 – 4:40 pm Mondays
Where: Library
Basic knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Students will be paired by age and ability as appropriate.
Parents are always welcome.
Fall Series: 11 Classes
Sept 23, 30
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 4, 18, 25 (No class on Veteran’s Day 11/11)
Dec 2, 9
Cost: $197
Please register your child in advance by Wed Sept 18th!
Registration remains open through the second session if space available.
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, maximum 16 students.

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

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2024-09-21 14:30 - 15:20, 2024-09-14 14:30 - 15:20, 2024-09-07 14:30 - 15:20 UTC | 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
2024-09-20 18:20 - 21:00, 2024-09-13 18:20 - 21:00 UTC | 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 Intermediate Friday *canceled*
2024-09-20 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Online
Friday Intermediate Class **canceled**
This series of Friday Zoom classes has ended, effective today. Please consider enrolling in our new Monday Intermediate Chess classes, thank you
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

Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2024-09-20 17:30 - 18:15, 2024-09-13 17:30 - 18:15 UTC | 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 Ryan Ackerman.
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 Ryan

Orlov Intermediate Friday (Zoom)
2024-09-13 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | 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.
New Students: If you are a new student joining our Zoom class, please do two things in advance. First, email Coach Orlov and request the Zoom meeting password. Second, we use Chess.com with our Intermediate classes so please set up your free Chess.com account and then search for and join our Orlov Chess Academy club. This also allows you to practice your chess and play games as much as you like! Plus, you can participate in friendly online Orlov 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

Friday Night Quads
2024-09-06 18:20 - 21:00 UTC | 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:

6:00 PM
Doors open

6:20 PM
Must 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

→
Pairings are announced, take your seat

→
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
