Chess Coaches in Seattle, WA
Seattle has one of the steadier chess scenes on the West Coast, especially for families and improving juniors who want a real local ladder instead of scattered one-off events.
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The city's strength comes from continuity. The Seattle-Bellevue area has produced strong juniors, serious coaches, and enough recurring over-the-board play to keep ambitious players moving forward. It may not advertise itself as loudly as a few other cities, but the local structure is strong enough to matter.
- A coach is worth it once you want structured improvement — compare formats, rates, and titles below.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
Yian Liou
Grandmaster from the Seattle area and one of the clearest success stories in Washington chess.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Seattle, WA. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,152 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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Chess Coaches Nearby
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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See More Clubs in SeattleWelcome 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...
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 be...
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...
Upcoming Tournaments
1 resultUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Seattle, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in SeattleThis is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Registe...
Upcoming Events
1 resultUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Seattle, WA and nearby areas.
See More Events in SeattleSOCIAL CHESS
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
FREE Pizza, Soft Drinks, Casual Chess, Conversation!
Please register one week in advance so supplies can be planned!
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