Sunday Beginner Classes in Redmond A weekly class on Sundays 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…

Grades: Separate groups for grades 1-5 and 6-8 After-school 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! Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject…

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,…

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…

Monday Beginner Class in Seattle A weekly class on Monday afternoons by NM Joshua Sinanan. No class over Christmas and New Years!  See you in 2025!!! 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.…

Monday Intermediate Classes in Seattle A weekly in-person class on Mondays by NM Joshua Sinanan. No classes over Christmas and New Years! See you in 2025!!! (Hint: join me in our chess camps instead.) This class is designed for Intermediate level players and is very helpful for tournament players. Is this class for you? Click…

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,…

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.…

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?…