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 · September 1, 2026
- 1Serper, Gregory2592
- 2Tiglon, Bryce2589
- 3He, Anthony B2548
- 4Orlov, Georgi2504
- 5Tangborn, Eric K2455
3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Washington. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
See full Washington USCF statsMap
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...
Titled Coaches
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Chess Clubs in Washington
8 listingsJoin 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...
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...
Official Chess Club of Washington State University based in Pullman, WA. Join our discord here for announcements: https://discord.gg/FDUvvwVDR
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...
Upcoming Tournaments
3 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Washington.
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...
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 tact...
Upcoming Events
1 listingUpcoming 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&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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