The King County Library System's White Center Branch runs a free weekly chess club — learn, play and share your knowledge, all levels welcome and all materials provided.
Chess Club at White Center Library is a class open to all levels, held at White Center Library (King County Library System) in Seattle, WA. The price is not publicly listed. The class runs weekly. Schedule: Weekly; all materials provided. Check White Center Library (King County Library System)'s site for the latest availability and booking.
White Center Library (King County Library System), Seattle WA
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White Center Library (King County Library System)
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with White Center Library (King County Library System) before booking.
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Common Questions About Chess Classes & Clubs in Seattle
These are the questions people most often ask about chess classes & clubs in Seattle — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Are chess classes and clubs in Seattle free?
Yes — Westlake Park's Thursday lessons with the Seattle Chess School, the Center for Active Living's club, the Pioneer Square '(A Very Casual) Chess Club' and the White Center Library club are all free. Checkmate & Chill at Big Time Brewery is paid.
What level do I need to be to join a chess club in Seattle?
None. Every option here explicitly welcomes beginners; Checkmate & Chill is pitched at beginner level, and the Pioneer Square club invites people who 'want to learn to play.'
How much do private chess lessons cost in Seattle?
Checkmate & Chill's pricing is on its Airbnb experience page; free options are strong in Seattle, so many players never pay.
Where do adult chess players meet in Seattle?
Big Time Brewery in the U-District (weekly), Westlake Park (Thursdays), the Center for Active Living in West Seattle (Tuesdays), Friend Museum in Pioneer Square (one Sunday a month) and White Center Library (weekly).
Can I play rated tournaments after taking classes in Seattle?
Seattle Chess School partners run tournaments at Westlake Park on August Saturdays — a friendly way to try rated play.