All About Chess

08/07/2026

TOURNAMENT ALERT!

Registration is live for the AAC Grand open! Competing in tournaments is the best way to improve, and this one is a great opportunity for all levels. Newer to competitive chess? Sign up for the under 900 section and have some fun. Going for gold? Sign up for the open and see what happens!

Register at nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. You'll need to create a free account with nwchess, then find "AAC Grand Open."

Dual rated, USCF and scholastic - USCF membership required.

Here's the flyer for more info, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions - see you there!

07/19/2026

All About Chess Summer Camps are in full swing. We had a lot of fun in our Chess/Dungeons & Dragons camp. Next week is Lego Robotics/Coding or Chess. We are super flexible and can accommodate most schedules including full day, half day, single day, early drop off and late pickup options are available. Our camps that we rotate through are:
Full Day Chess (Available all weeks)
Half Day Chess/ Half Day Dungeons & Dragons.
Half Day Lego Robotics/ Half Day Coding or Chess.
Half Day Chess/ Half Day Coding.
Half Day Chess/ Half Day Board Games.

06/17/2026

Summer camps start next week!

Our camps are fun opportunities for kids to make friends, play brain-healthy games, and learn skills that'll last a lifetime. Each day of camp is split into two halves: the first will always be chess, and the second will be the featured activity of that week (coding, board games, etc). Check out theallaboutschool.org for more info about the camps and how to register.

02/05/2026

Big tournament weekend at All About Chess!!

- Friday Night Quads (7pm - 10) is our weekly tournament where kids are put into quads (four kids around the same skill level) and play rated games against each other. A shorter, more casual event.

- The Saturday Introductory Tournament (4:30pm - 8) is our monthly tournament for kids new to tournaments (must be under 700 rated to participate). Players play 4 rated games, and coaches teach a brief group lesson before each round covering simple techniques all tournament players should know.

- The Jing Mei Tournament (8:30am - 3:30pm) is the big one. Held at Jing Mei Elementary, kids are placed into sections based on rating/grade and play 5 rounds. We'll order pizza for lunch, and will try our best to be done before the Super Bowl!

Registration for each event is open at theallaboutschool.org. We hope to see you there!

01/09/2026

Our monthly tournament for beginners is this Saturday, 1/10!

Players will play four rated tournament games with standard tournament rules and regulations. There will also be a brief group lesson before each round, covering techniques all tournament players should know. Highly recommended for kids curious about competitive play!

Participants must be K-12 and have a rating of under 700. Register now at theallaboutschool.org.

12/27/2025

I figure it deserved a second post. We are National Champions!!! Somerset 2nd graders are top in the nation!
We had 4 grades place in the team portion at Nationals! Congrats to Evergreen Middle School 6th graders getting 5th place, Somerset 3rd graders got 8th place and Somerset 4th graders got 3rd place and finally Somerset 2nd graders got 1st place. What a performance. Congratulations everyone.

12/27/2025

Super proud of all our students who played at Nationals this year is Spokane. It was a great event.

11/05/2025

Our monthly chess tournament for beginners is this Saturday at our center in Issaquah!

Participants will play four rated tournament games with the same rules and regulations they would see at a standard event. In addition, before each game, one of our coaches will go over basic strategies all chess players should know. Good tournament habits such as patience and sportsmanship will be strongly encouraged throughout as well.

Strongly recommended for kids curious about competitive play. Register now at theallaboutschool.org

*Must be K-12 with a rating of under 700 to participate.

Chess Classes, Camps and Tournaments for Youth.

10/26/2025

The National K-12 Championships are in Washington this year for the first time in over a decade! To help players prepare, we'll be hosting weekly prep sessions at our center in Issaquah Saturdays and Sundays starting Oct 26. Participants will play a game with the same rules and regulations they’ll find at Nationals (G90 time control, required notation, etc), then have their game reviewed by one of our coaches. We’ll help them learn from their mistakes, understand new strategies, and get a leg up on the competition. This is a HUGE opportunity for local players - we're here to help them make the most of it. Register for a session or two now at theallaboutschool.com.

10/04/2025

We're excited to be hosting our first Magic the Gathering draft this Sunday, Oct 5th!

Participants will each receive three booster packs which they'll use to make their decks. They will then be assigned to a quad (a group of four players), and compete using the decks they made. Players will keep the cards they open, and quad winners will earn an extra pack.

This weekend's event will feature the new Spiderman set - so register now at theallaboutschool.org while you still can!

**Must be 12th grade or below to participate