Orlov Chess Academy

Christmas Camp, Redmond 2024
2024-12-24 08:45 - 15:00, 2024-12-26 08:45 - 15:00, 2024-12-27 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join our three-day chess camp over Christmas Week during your Winter Break!
The camp is held Monday, Thursday and Friday, December 23, 26, 27, 2024!
No camp on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
We teach openings, strategy, middle game and endgame lessons. The camp features tournament games immediately analyzed by a chess master. Students are arranged into groups by skill level.
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. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
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!
Dates: Flexible!
Choose two or three full days, or two or three half days for this camp.
Please tell us which sessions when registering online.
After-camp care may be available with advance notice, $18/hour.
See our complete Camps calendar here.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm
Locations
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy (near Microsoft)
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
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond, 24 at Green Lake.
Please bring your lunch, beverage and snacks! Pizza slices are available (additional charge).
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253

Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
After-camp care is available upon advanced request, $18/h additional charge.
Cancellation fee $35, please give us 72-hour notice before the first day the camp begins.
No refunds after camp starts, transfer to another camp may be possible.
You may add days after camp start at $90/day or $50 half-day.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Christmas Day 2024
2024-12-25 | WA
Our offices are closed today.

Christmas Camp, Green Lake 2024
2024-12-26 08:45 - 15:00, 2024-12-27 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join our three-day chess camp over Christmas Week during your Winter Break!
The camp is held Monday, Thursday and Friday, December 23, 24 (half day), 26, 27, 2024!
No camp on Christmas Day.
We teach openings, strategy, middle game and endgame lessons. The camp features tournament games immediately analyzed by a chess master. Students are arranged into groups by skill level.
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. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
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!
Dates: Flexible!
Choose two to four days, or two to four half days for this camp.
Please tell us which sessions when registering online.
After-camp care may be available with advance notice, $18/hour.
Register early, space is limited to 24 in Green Lake.
See our complete Camps calendar here.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm
Locations
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy (near Microsoft)
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
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond, 24 at Green Lake.
Please bring your lunch, beverage and snacks! Pizza slices are available (additional charge).
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253

Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
After-camp care is available upon advanced request, $18/h additional charge.
Cancellation fee $35, please give us 72-hour notice before the first day the camp begins.
No refunds after camp starts, transfer to another camp may be possible.
You may add days after camp start at $90/day or $50 half-day.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2024-12-27 17:30 - 18:15, 2025-01-03 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 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
2024-12-27 18:20 - 21:00, 2025-01-03 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 Booster Saturday, Redmond
2024-12-28 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

New Year's Camp, Green Lake 2024
2024-12-30 08:45 - 15:00, 2024-12-31 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-01-02 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-01-03 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join our four-day chess camp spanning the New Year’s Week during your Winter Break!
The camp is held Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, December 30, 31, and January 2, 3, 2024!
Our offices are closed on New Year’s Day.
We teach openings, strategy, middle game and endgame lessons. The camp features tournament games immediately analyzed by a chess master. Students are arranged into groups by skill level.
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. Also featuring NM Joshua Sinanan!
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!
Dates: Flexible!
Choose two to four full days, or two to four half days for this camp.
Please tell us which sessions when registering online.
After-camp care may be available with advance notice, $18/hour.
See our complete Camps calendar here.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm
Locations
Redmond: Orlov Chess Academy (near Microsoft)
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
Register early, space is limited to 18 in Redmond, 24 at Green Lake.
Please bring your lunch, beverage and snacks! Pizza slices are available (additional charge).
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253

Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
After-camp care is available upon advanced request, $18/h additional charge.
Cancellation fee $35, please give us 72-hour notice before the first day the camp begins.
No refunds after camp starts, transfer to another camp may be possible.
You may add days after camp start at $90/day or $50 half-day.
Prices subject to change without notice.

New Year's Camp, Redmond 2024
2024-12-30 08:45 - 15:00, 2024-12-31 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-01-02 08:45 - 15:00, 2025-01-03 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States

Orlov Intermediate Monday *cancelled*
2024-12-30 17:45 - 18:45 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
Today’s class on Dec 30th is cancelled due to the holidays. Merry Christmas!
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

New Year's Eve 2024
2024-12-31 | WA

New Year's Day 2025
2025-01-01 | WA

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2025-01-04 14:30 - 15:20 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
Note: Today’s class on Jan 4th will take place as regularly scheduled.
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

Assumption St. Bridget Winter 2025
2025-01-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Assumption St. Bridget, 6220 32nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115
Grades: 2-5
Chess Club with Josh Sinanan, National Master
Knowledge of chess moves and rules 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.
Where: to be announced
When: 2:00 – 3:00 pm Mondays

January
6
13
–
27
No class on 1/20

February
3
10
–
24
No class on 2/17

March
3

Cost: $159 for 7 Sessions
Join your classmates and keep playing chess together!
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 6 students to hold class, maximum 20 students.
This club is for Grades 2 through 5.

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

Matheia Fall-Winter 2024
2025-01-06 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Matheia School, 2205 NW 67th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Grades: 1-5
After-school instructional chess club at Matheia School 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 Mondays
Room: TBD
Fall Series: 12 Classes!
November 18, 25
December 2, 9 (no classes around break)
January 6, 13, 27 (no class 1/20)
February 3, 10, 4 (no class 2/17)
March 3, 10
Cost: $20/session. 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 Monday, Redmond
2025-01-06 17:45 - 18:45 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
Note: Stay tuned for today’s class on Jan 6th for status updates pending a possible schedule interruption.
A weekly class in person on Mondays 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

Josh Beginner Monday, Green Lake
2025-01-06 18:00 - 18:45 UTC | 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.
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
2025-01-06 18:45 - 19:45 UTC | 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

Northwood Winter 2025
2025-01-07 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: Quiet Dining 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.
Winter Series: 11 Sessions
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 25 (no class 2/18)
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1 (snow make-up day)
Cost: $235
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

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2025-01-07 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.
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
