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…

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,…

Global Idea Winter 2026 Improve your skills, join your classmates and play chess together! Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Room: tbd Grades: 1-5 Each class begins with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to…

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 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…

Global Idea Winter 2026 Improve your skills, join your classmates and play chess together! Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Room: tbd Grades: 1-5 Each class begins with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to…

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…

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…

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…

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?…