Chess Clubs in Washington
Washington's chess scene is concentrated in the Seattle-Bellevue corridor, where scholastic chess, strong junior players, and a steady adult club scene reinforce each other.
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The state's modern identity is less about a single legendary institution and more about consistency. Washington benefits from year-round junior development, serious local teachers, and enough club and tournament infrastructure to keep players improving without relying entirely on travel to California or the Midwest.
- The Seattle-Bellevue corridor concentrates Washington's scholastic chess, junior talent, and adult clubs.
- Year-round junior development and strong local teachers drive steady improvement.
- Washington runs on consistency and infrastructure rather than one flagship institution.
Yian Liou
Grandmaster from the Seattle area and one of the clearest examples of Washington's strong junior pipeline.
Official USCF rating list · October 1, 2026
- 1Serper, Gregory2592
- 2Tiglon, Bryce2592
- 3Orlov, Georgi2504
- 4Tangborn, Eric K2455
- 5Levine, Joseph2452
6 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Washington. Next up: 2026 National Chess Day Brown Bag and Swiss @ Spokane on October 10, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
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Chess Clubs in Washington
8 listingsJoin local clubs, scholastic programs, and community organizers tied to Washington.
The club meets Thursday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks) at West Central Abbey Fellowship Hall , 1832 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events begin...
Official Chess Club of Washington State University based in Pullman, WA. Join our discord here for announcements: https://discord.gg/FDUvvwVDR
This group is for women in the PNW who want to enjoy some social chess with other ladies. Any rating is welcome. The local events will be in Cheney, Spokane, or Spokane Valley. We can all enjoy games on chess.com as w...
Welcome to Cascadia Chess club, we are an inclusive club here at Cascadia College prepared to teach you the basics of chess, and critical thinking techniques. This club is not only for beginners but also competitive p...
Chess Coaches in Washington
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Upcoming Tournaments
7 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Washington.
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depen...
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by J...
October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 11:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tacti...
Traditional quad structure but with each player playing white and black against each opponent. Rounds 1-3 will be paired as a traditional quad. Rounds 4-6 use the same pairings used for Rounds 1-3 but with the colors...
2026 Turkey Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual Turkey Quads - one game per week for 3 weeks. G/90, d5. Entry Fee: Please pay TD Korsmo at the Club in cash. $20. Prizes: TBD. Stay tuned. TD: Kevin Korsmo. Please pre-register via email: Please bring a tournam...
4-Round Swiss System. Dual rated. G/45, d5. Two games per night each of 2 weeks. Check-in: 12/3 by 6:45 pm Register online via Chess67. Prepay online or on site. EF - $20. Registration refund available if registration...
Upcoming Events
4 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to Washington.
October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open/Quad Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 10:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing...
Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tactical skills, calculation, and decision-making in a competitive over-the-board environment. Hosted by Blitz & Blunders, this...
2026 Kings Klash
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Please see the linked flyer for details.
Come and relax with a few or several games. If enough present are interested, a bragging rights blitz tournament may be held. No registration required. No entry fee. No Chess Club on 12/24 or 12/31!
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