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Grades: 1-5 After-school instructional chess club held at Salmon Bay Elementary School located in Ballard. 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. When: 3:45 – 4:45 pm Fridays Room: TBD…
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,…
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,…
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?…
Some classes may be cancelled; please check your schedule carefully. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 falls on Monday, January 19, 2026, honoring his birthday (January 15, 1929) as…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Global Idea Winter 2026 Improve your skills, join your classmates and play chess together! Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Room: tbd Grades: 1-5 Each class begins with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to…
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…
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…