Titled 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. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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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.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- 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.
3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Seattle, WA. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,162 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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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...
Titled Coaches
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Tournaments
3 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Seattle, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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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...
This 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...
October G45;d5
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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 tact...
Upcoming Events
1 listingUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Seattle, WA and nearby areas.
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October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open/Quad Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 10:30AM - 6:00PM&32; Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and test...
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