Orlov Chess Academy

Josh Beginner Monday, Green Lake
2024-11-04 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
2024-11-04 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

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2024-11-05 | WA
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Carnation Fall 2024
2024-11-05 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

Northwood Fall 2024
2024-11-05 15:50 - 16:50, 2024-11-12 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

Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
2024-11-05 17:45 - 18:35, 2024-11-12 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

Global Idea Fall 2024
2024-11-06 15:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-13 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

David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
2024-11-06 16:30 - 17:15, 2024-11-13 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.
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

David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-11-13 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.
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

Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
2024-11-06 17:45 - 18:45, 2024-11-13 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

Cascadia Thursday Chess, Fall 2024
2024-11-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | 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!
When: 2:30 – 4:00 pm Thursdays
Where: Room E174
Fall Series on Thursdays:
October 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12
No class 11/28 during Thanksgiving Week
Cost: $198 for 9 classes.
Join your classmates and keep playing chess together!
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

St. Benedict Fall 2024
2024-11-07 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

Mill Creek Fall 2024
2024-11-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mill Creek Elementary, 3400 148th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA, 98012
Grades: 1-5
When: 3:35 – 4:35 pm Thursdays
Where: Library
Fall Series: 10 Sessions
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21 (no class 11/28)
December 5, 12
Cost: $189 for 10 classes
Refunds through 2nd class; less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum 6 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
Knowledge of chess moves is required.
First come, first served!
Join the Chess Club with Orlov Chess Academy!
Improve your Problem-solving skills, Train your Memory and Plan ahead. Learn chess tactics, solve chess puzzles, play competitive and just-for-fun games! Each class will have a lesson, chess puzzles and games between students.

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

Tambark Creek Fall 2024
2024-11-07 15:35 - 16:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tambark Creek Elementary, 4419 180th Street SE, Bothell, WA, 98012, United States
Grades: 1-5
When: 3:35 – 4:35 pm Thursdays
Where: Library
Winter Series: 10 Sessions
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21 (no class 11/28)
December 5, 12
Cost: $189 for 10 classes
Join your classmates to play chess together!
Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required.
Refunds through 2nd class, less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum of 8 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
Sign up today and register your child in advance! First come, first served!

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

Shelton View Fall 2024
2024-11-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shelton View Elementary, 23400 5th Ave W, Bothell, WA, 98021
Grades: 1-5
When: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Thursdays
Where: Gym
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: 9 classes
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21 (no class 11/28)
Cost: $175.50
Register your child in advance by the end Thursday Sept 19th!
Refunds through 2nd class; less $37, no refunds after.
Minimum 8 students to hold class, maximum 18 students.
First come, first served!
Join the Shelton View Chess Club with Orlov Chess Academy!
Each class includes lesson presentation, chess puzzle-solving time and game-playing time. All materials are provided, just come ready to learn!
Knowledge of chess moves and basic rules is required.

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

Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
2024-11-08 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
2024-11-08 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
2024-11-09 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

Divya Beginner Sunday, Redmond
2024-11-10 11:00 - 11:50 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Sunday Beginner Classes in Redmond
A weekly class on Sunday morning by Divya Parthasarathy for complete beginners.
Students learn the goal and rules of chess, the names of pieces and squares, how the pieces move, general good strategy, how to solve chess puzzles, good sportsmanship and how to have fun with chess. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Is this class for you? Click to read about how to choose classes.
This Sunday class is held in person in our Redmond office in a small group, maximum 8 students.
Thanks, Coach Divya

Veteran's Day 2024
2024-11-11 | WA

Veteran's Day Workshop, Green Lake 2024
2024-11-11 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Green Lake, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join our one-day chess camp on Friday November 11th, 2024 on Veteran’s Day!
The 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. 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!
Location
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 and 24 at Green Lake.
Camp hours: 8:45 – 3:00 pm.
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Price: $89

Please note: Advance registration is required.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please register early.
Cancellation fee $37, please give us 72-hour notice required.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Veteran's Day Workshop, Redmond 2024
2024-11-11 08:45 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States

Orlov Intermediate Monday, Redmond
2024-11-11 17:45 - 18:45 UTC | Redmond, 4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Monday Intermediate Classes in Redmond
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
