Orlov Chess Academy

St. Luke Spring 2026
2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-05-06 15:00 - 16:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Luke Catholic School, 17533 Saint Luke Place North, Shoreline, 98133, United States
Grades: 1-5
Keep learning and playing chess with your classmates!
After-school instructional chess club at St. Luke Catholic School in Shoreline.
Knowledge of basic chess moves and rules is recommended.
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.
Where: Room 101
When: Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:15 pm

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Cost: $154 for 7 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
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 Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2026-05-12 17:45 - 18:35, 2026-05-05 17:45 - 18:35 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Tuesday Booster Class in Redmond
A weekly class on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to quickly improve and practice your chess skills.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Cool openings
Strategy lessons
Tactics
Homework

Booster Classes are perfect for those who have played some chess, know the moves, been in a chess tournament, or could simply use some direction to grow into an Intermediate player.
This Booster class is ideal for students rated from 700 to 1100.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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!
We love returning students in our Booster Tuesday class, or please join us for some fun Tuesday chess games with instruction.
Thanks, Coach Orlov
206-387-1253

Carnation Spring 2026
2026-05-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-05 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!)

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Cost: $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

Josh Intermediate Monday, Green Lake
2026-05-11 18:45 - 19:45, 2026-05-04 18:45 - 19:45 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Intermediate Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Mondays by NM Joshua Sinanan at our Green Lake office.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. We have new lessons every week to continuously improve your skills.
This Intermediate class is fantastic for those rated 1100+ on NWSRS or 900+ on USCF.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or USCF.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
We encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy club. They offer chess puzzles, games and our friendly online club tournaments.
Thanks, Coach Josh

Josh Booster Monday, Green Lake
2026-05-11 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 18:45 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday Booster Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Monday afternoons by NM Joshua Sinanan at our Green Lake office.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, solid opening plays, and much more! We offer new material every week.
This Booster class is best for unrated players and those rated up to 700.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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 Josh

Orlov Intermediate Monday Redmond
2026-05-11 17:45 - 18:45, 2026-05-04 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 three or more interested students. Does Monday 5:45 pm work for you? Please email Coach Georgi Orlov at info@chessplayer.com to show interest and join the wait list.
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
A weekly class by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to advance your chess game to the highest levels.
This intermediate class is fantastic for those rated 1100+ on NWSRS or 900+ on USCF.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or USCF.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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 Monday Chess, Spring 2026
2026-05-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Cascadia Elementary, 1700 N 90th St, Seattle, WA, 98103
Grades: 2-5 for those who have a little more chess experience.
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.
Chess Club with 1994 US Open Champion IM Georgi Orlov, USCF 2500
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
To get started, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Where: Room tbd
When: Spring Series on Mondays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

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* No class on Apr 13 and May 25.

Cost: $192 for 8 classes ($24 /class)
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, max 18 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Assumption St. Bridget Spring 2026
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
To get started, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful!
Join your classmates and keep playing chess together!
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: Room E8, Mrs. Myers’ room
When: 2:00 – 3:00 pm Mondays

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* No class on April 6

Cost: $171 for 7 Sessions
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.
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Holy Rosary Spring 2026
2026-05-11 13:40 - 14:40, 2026-05-04 13:40 - 14:40 | Holy Rosary School, 770 Aloha Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Grades: 2 – 6
Keep playing chess with your friends after school!
This is an instructional chess club at Holy Rosary School in Edmonds.
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.
Room: to be announced
When: Mondays 1:40 – 2:40 pm

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* No class Memorial Day

Cost: $138.25 for 7 classes
Register your child in advance!
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Maximum 16 students.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
2026-05-09 14:30 - 15:20, 2026-05-02 14:30 - 15:20 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Saturday Booster Class in Redmond
A weekly class on Saturdays by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to quickly improve and practice your chess skills.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Cool openings
Strategy lessons
Tactics
Homework

Booster Classes are perfect for those who have played some chess, know the moves, been in a chess tournament, or could simply use some direction to grow into an Intermediate player.
This Booster class is ideal for students rated from 700 to 1100.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
Once in a while, in case a WCF event is held in our Redmond office space on a Saturday, please join us for 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 you 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
2026-05-08 18:20 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 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 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

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2026-05-08 17:30 | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Friday Beginner Class 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). We offer new material every week.
This Beginners class is best for unrated players and those rated up to 700.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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!
This Friday class is held in our Redmond office and is followed by our fun Friday Night Quads session.
Thanks, Coach Ryan

Westhill Spring 2026
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 6
When: Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm

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Cost: $160 for 8 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this same web page.
Refunds through 2nd class, cancellation fee $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 16 students.
Parent Volunteer: Discounted tuition available for parent volunteers.
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Tambark Creek Spring 2026
2026-05-07 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: 8 Sessions

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Cost: $172 for 8 classes
Join your classmates to play chess together!
This is a popular activity with limited space, so sign up early!
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is recommended.
Train your memory, focus and plan. Learn chess tactics, solve puzzles, play competitive and just-for-fun games! All materials are provided, just come ready to learn!
Refunds through 2nd class, less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
Sign up today! First come, first served!
Chess class questions to: info@chessplayer.com, 206-387-1253

Mill Creek Spring 2026
2026-05-07 15:35 - 16:35 | 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 3:35 – 4:35 pm
Spring Series: 8 Sessions

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Cost: $160 for 8 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

Cascadia Thursday Chess, Spring 2026
2026-05-07 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 tbd
When: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

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May
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* No class on Apr 16.

Cost: $216 for 9 classes
To register, buy a Series Pass here on this web page starting March 9th.
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

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2026-05-06 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 by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF) to advance your chess game to the highest levels.
This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. We have new lessons every week to continuously improve your skills.
This intermediate class is fantastic for those rated 1100+ on NWSRS or 900+ on USCF.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or USCF.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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
2026-05-06 17:30 - 18:20 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Booster Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Wednesdays by David Roper, FIDE Master, to quickly improve and practice your chess skills.
We teach powerful chess tools to get ahead in the game:

Cool openings
Strategy lessons
Tactics
Homework

Booster Classes are perfect for those who have played some chess, know the moves, been in a chess tournament, or could simply use some direction to grow into an Intermediate player.
This Booster class is ideal for students rated from 700 to 1100.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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
2026-05-06 16:30 - 17:15 | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Wednesday Beginner Class in Seattle
A weekly class on Wednesday by David Roper, FIDE Master, at our Green Lake office.
Students learn sportsmanship, how to play with a clock, record their games, basic opening plays, and much more! We offer new material every week.
This Beginners class is best for unrated players and those rated up to 700.
You can get your rating on RatingsNW.com or Chess.com.
Read more about beginner, booster and intermediate levels.
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 learn piece names, chess moves, and play and practice between lessons!
Thanks, Coach David
