Who Are We?

At North Star Chess, we believe that every kid has the potential to learn the game of chess in a fun, safe, and engaging environment, with dedicated and experienced coaches. Through learning the game of chess, we believe every child has the potential to think boldly, solve creatively, grow with confidence, and develop life-long skills!

We partner with local schools in and around Seattle to bring your child a one-of-a-kind chess learning experience! No matter what level your child is, whether they are just learning the piece movements, or are already competing in tournaments, our multi-coach classes ensure that every student is building confidence by applying their newly-acquired skills to the game, while also being challenged to practice brand new concepts.

What Services Do We Offer?

We are a Seattle-Based company that deals with all things chess.

—We partner with schools and organizations to host chess clubs.

—We send coaches with extensive experience, both in coaching chess and playing in top-level tournaments!

—We provide enrichment to kids through our chess programs.

—We offer private instruction in the form of Private Chess Lessons and Small Group Lessons.

—Coming Soon: We host Online instruction, available to everyone, regardless of where you live!

—Coming Soon: We host in-person, U.S. Chess and Northwest Scholastic-rated tournaments, both Open (for all ages) and Scholastic (exclusively for kids)!

Why North Star Chess?

Our name “North Star” has multiple meanings. The north star, called Polaris, represents guidance and direction. Through the game of chess, our mission is to guide your child through the many challenges and difficulties of life. Chess teaches us how to deal with losses, how to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them, how to apply new strategies and concepts to life, and how hard work and perseverance will eventually pay off in the form of victory! Our coaches, all being chess tournament players with years of experience, will guide your child in the game of life through the game of chess!

North Star also represents hope and inspiration, a light in the darkness, a dream or aspiration that one aims toward, such as the achievement of a goal. North Star can also represent consistency and stability. Because Polaris appears unmoving in the sky, it represents steadfastness, loyalty, or truth that does not waver. Just as in any chess position, there is an objective truth, and all information is present on the board. Our job as players is to discover that truth.

Finally, North Star alludes to our geographic focus. Because many other chess companies are based either within Seattle or east of Lake Washington, our programs are tailored mostly to the northern region of the Seattle metropolitan area. However, any school is welcome to partner with us!