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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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 Join your classmates to play chess together! Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. Refunds through 2nd class, less…

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…

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…

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?…