Titled Chess Coaches 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. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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- Washington USCF players
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 · July 1, 2026
- 1Serper, Gregory2592
- 2Tiglon, Bryce2574
- 3He, Anthony B2555
- 4Orlov, Georgi2504
- 5Tangborn, Eric K2455
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Washington. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
See full Washington USCF statsMap
Titled Coaches
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Chess Clubs in Washington
7 resultsJoin local clubs, scholastic programs, and community organizers tied to Washington.
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...
The club meets Thursday evenings at the West Central Abbey's Fellowship Hall (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks). Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events beginning as close to 7:00...
Upcoming Tournaments
2 resultsUpcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Washington.
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) w...
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...
Upcoming Events
2 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to Washington.
The OPEN @ St. John Vianney School welcomes all players, scholastic and adults. ++4-round Swiss++ - and division of sections depends on of players and their ratings Check-in: 9:00-9:30 am. Pay Admission (cash prefer...
SOCIAL 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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