Week of Events
Presidents’ Day
Our offices are closed today on Presidents' Day, observed annually on the third Monday in February.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Assumption St. Bridget Winter 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Orlov Intermediate Monday Redmond
Assumption St. Bridget Winter 2026
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.…
Orlov Intermediate Monday Redmond
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…
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Carnation Winter 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
Carnation Winter 2026
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…
Orlov Booster Tuesday, Redmond
A weekly class in person on Tuesdays by IM Georgi Orlov (2500 USCF). 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…
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -St. Benedict Winter 2026
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February 18, 2026 -St. Luke Winter 2026
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February 18, 2026 -David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
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February 18, 2026 -David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
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February 18, 2026 -Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
St. Benedict Winter 2026
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,…
St. Luke Winter 2026
Grades: 1-5 Keep learning and playing chess with your classmates in the New Year! 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…
David Beginner Wednesday, Green Lake
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…
David Booster Wednesday, Green Lake
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…
Orlov Intermediate Wednesday, Redmond
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. We encourage all our intermediate students to create a free Chess.com account and join our Orlov Academy…
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -Matheia Fall/Winter 2025
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February 20, 2026Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
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February 20, 2026 -Friday Night Quads
Matheia Fall/Winter 2025
Grades: 1-5 After-school instructional chess club held at Salmon Bay Elementary School located in Ballard. Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Students will be paired by age and ability as appropriate. When: 3:45 – 4:45 pm Fridays Room: TBD…
Ryan Beginner Friday, Redmond
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…
Friday Night Quads
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,…
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
Orlov Booster Saturday, Redmond
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?…