Prepare for State Championships and National competitions! This class is aimed at serious and ambitious players who plan to attend State and National Championships. Games will be reviewed by IM Georgi Orlov and NM Josh Sinanan. Recommendations given during the games review. Come and train with chess masters! Requires NWSRS Rating of 600 or higher.…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Seattle! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Redmond! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Seattle! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Redmond! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

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,…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Seattle! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Redmond! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

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.…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Seattle! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Redmond! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Grades: 1-5 When: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Thursdays Where: Library 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…

Grades: 1-5 When: 3:35 – 4:35 pm Thursdays Where: Library Fall Series: 12 Sessions January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 Cost: $228 for 12 classes Join your classmates to play chess together! Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. Refunds through 2nd class, less $37,…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Seattle! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

Join our five-day chess camp over Mid-Winter Break in Redmond! The camp is held Monday - Friday on February 17 - 21, 2025! 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…

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?…