State and Nationals Training, Fall 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $696.00
Sundays, Sept 13 – Dec 13, 2026
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Top-notch training for state championships and national competitions!
Train smarter. Play stronger!
Skills players will build:
- Opening principles and piece activity.
- Tactics and checkmate patterns.
- Focus, patience and confidence
Description
Prepare for State Championships and National Competitions!
Play Chess and Train with Chess Masters in Redmond
Sundays from September 13 through December 13, 2026 for players rated 800 and up.
All games are dual-rated NWSRS and US Chess (US Chess membership is required).
IM Georgi Orlov and NM Josh Sinanan review games to help you improve.
Our time controls prepare you for the pace of larger competitions:
- Time control is Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay, which closely mimics State.
- This gives you a chance to play more rated games with less waiting.
- Students play two games against different opponents matched by rating level.
Where: Redmond, Orlov Chess Academy
4174 148th Ave NE, Building I, Suite M, Redmond, WA 98052
When: Sundays 3:00 – 7:00 pm for 9 weeks!
Games start at 3:15 pm!
| September | . | 13 | 20 | * |
| October | 4 | 11 | 18 | * |
| November | 1 | * | 15 | * |
| December | 6 | 13 | . | . |
| * no class Sept 27 * no class Oct 25 * no class Nov 8 or Nov 22 |
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Cost: $79/day, 5% discount for 5 days, 6% discount for 6 days, and so on, up to 9% discount for all 9 days
Nationals Training is an nine-day series on Sundays, 3 – 7 pm.
Choose any number of days! Try one! Buy more days later!
Register early, space is limited to 12.
Requires NWSRS Rating of 800 or higher to enroll. No unrated players, please.
What to Bring
Pizza dinner available, additional $3/slice.
Please bring your beverage and snacks!
Chess Camp Questions: info@chessplayer.com or call Georgi 206-387-1253
Prices subject to change without notice.