Welcome! This website is a volunteer effort to share information regarding chess playing and learning opportunities for youth in Northwest Washington and beyond.
From Joanna at Neighborhood-Kids.com: Chess Season in the Northwest. An introduction to organized youth chess in Northwest Washington. Also from Joanna: Considerations Before Competing. If you're thinking about a tournament, here are some considerations.
Ask Dr. Chess column -- "Please describe the current dimensions of the scholastic chess world and the status of extracurricular chess in Northwest primary and secondary education."
Chess Openings 101: Need further persuasion? Here it is. Turn on your speakers, we have compelling oratorical virtuosity reminding us: Don't Mess With The Sicilian.
Practice chess against the Little Chess Partner! Or against The Brain, and watch it think as it ponders each move. You'll need a Java-enabled browser. Can you beat The Brain?
Give kids a chance, and they'll show you that they like to have fun while thinking hard. The photo above, taken in Lynden, comes from the Washington State Elementary School Championships, held at the Lynden Fairgrounds on April 23, 2005. 1,135 young chessplayers had a blast, and set the record for the largest chess tournament ever held in Washington State. Chess -- as big as you think!