The chess club at Orcas Island High School. We meet at lunch, play at the Islands regional and state each winter, and run free summer workshops at the library. All levels are welcome.
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Plus more members at lunch every week.
Free summer workshops
Every summer we teach free chess workshops at the Orcas Island Public Library, one for kids and one for adults, with chess master Phil Heikkinen and the library staff. Lessons, puzzles, games and snacks. No experience needed.
- Next
- Summer 2027, sign-ups in spring
- Length
- About two months
- Last year
- About 20 kids and 10 adults
- Cost
- Free
Results
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WA State Team ChampionshipMariner HS, Everett · 52 teams | 2B champions14.5 points |
| 2026 | Islands RegionalAnacortes HS | 1st placeColter Bond co-champion |
| 2025 | WA State Team ChampionshipLincoln Hill HS, Stanwood · 48 teams | 2B champions15.5 points |
| 2025 | Islands RegionalAnacortes HS | 1st placeLamai Hons grand champion |
2026 state, round by round
Lamai Hons (captain), Colter Bond, Thurmond Russell, Elijah Griffith, Leo Battles, Tim Malo.
All schools play in one section at state. Titles are awarded by school size.
Help the team get to state
State is in Pasco this year, two ferries and a long drive from Orcas. Donations cover travel, boards and clocks.
GoFundMe page coming soon.