Welcome! This website is a volunteer effort to share information regarding chess playing and learning opportunities for youth in Northwest Washington and beyond.

Photo Galleries:
Elementary State - Whatcom Championships 2007 - Chess F.E.S.T.
High School State - Whatcom Championships 2006

(left, right) Smiles at the Whatcom County Championships 2007 in Lynden
(middle) Rows upon rows of chess at the Elementary State Championships 2007

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Practice chess against The Brain! And watch it think as it ponders each move. You'll need a Java-enabled browser. Can you beat The Brain?

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.

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Lynden Breaks Attendance Record

Give kids a chance, and they'll show you that they like to have fun while thinking hard. The photo above comes from the 2005 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!