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Study the sport of chess with in-depth lessons

Study the sport of chess with in-depth lessonsStudy the sport of chess with in-depth lessonsStudy the sport of chess with in-depth lessons

We provide creative instruction and coaching services to transform learning into lasting life skills. 

Start learning today

Study the sport of chess with in-depth lessons

Study the sport of chess with in-depth lessonsStudy the sport of chess with in-depth lessonsStudy the sport of chess with in-depth lessons

We provide creative instruction and coaching services to transform learning into lasting life skills. 

Start learning today

Alaska State Championship

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SUMMER CHESS CAMPS!

Beginner Chess Camps @ The Workshop - 

June 9-13 & June 23-27 2025 (Two separate camps)

Please sign up using the QR Code or visit - Google Signup

SIMULTANEOUS CHESS EXHIBITION 2025

30 Player Simultaneous Chess w/ GM Bryan Smith

Spectators are free to visit.

Players must register and submit entry fee prior to event date - Google Doc


Some other GM Bryan Smith Resources:

  • Book: "The Najdorf in Black and White"
  • Course: "Master Method"
  • Course: "Positional Chess Mastermind"
  • Chess.com Article on "Chess in Alaska"

Back-to-School Blitz! 2025

~ First IDEA Blitz Chess Event ~

Hosted by our friends at IDEA Homeschool in Eagle River, this event provides fun for the students and parents alike! 


Join us for an afternoon of lightning fast chess - over-the-board!

https://chessnut.club/e/back-to-school-blitz-2025

UPCOMING TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

September 13th - Back-to-School Blitz - Register for this event!

Please review this information. It will be reviewed again at the tournament venue.

View the event details on Facebook.


Borealis Rook Rollers - Chess Club: Chessnut.club Link

In-House Tournament Rules v1.0 for reference to in-house tournaments.

Visit our Club Facebook page


BRRCC In-House Rules @ Chess Club (pdf)Download

BOREALIS ROOK ROLLERS Chess Club

Weekly Chess Clubs

Tournament Organizer/Directors

Tournament Organizer/Directors

Chessnut Club Link (Club Management)

Our club introduces members to the fun and benefits of playing chess and can provide exposure to the wider world of competitive chess.   

Weekly Chess Clubs held in Eagle River Alaska.

Mondays - 6:00pm-8:00pm @ Wildwood Bible Church

Fridays - 10:00am-11:00am @ IDEA Eagle River (Fall 2025)


Visit our Club @ Chess.com 

Tournament Organizer/Directors

Tournament Organizer/Directors

Tournament Organizer/Directors

  *Certified US SafeSport Tournament Directors*


We are available to organize, promote, and Tournament Direct US Chess rated events for our club, as well as regional clubs not yet affiliated with US Chess or Alaska Chess Federation, in order to promote the sport of chess in Alaska. 

Alaska Chess Federation - Club Affiliate

We are charter-member club of the Alaska Chess Federation - the 2025 candidate Alaska State Chapter Affiliate for the US Chess Federation. 


This October, we are excited to hold the first 

Alaska State Championship since 2013!

US Chess Federation - Club Affiliate

 Member ID: A6048544  

Being a US Chess affiliate offers several benefits, including entree to the world of chess, opportunities to develop chess strengths, nationally recognized ratings, personal recognition, and accreditation.

Borealis Rook Rollers has been a Club Affiliate since 

2016.  

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Why Study Chess?

Academic Benefits - Social Benefits - Personal Benefits

 At AK Chess Lessons, we believe that the sport of chess provides well-rounded educational benefits.   

 Chess.com has published multiple articles detailing these benefits, for example:

  

· Brings People Together

· Teaches You How To Win And Lose

· Helps Children Realize The Consequences Of Their Actions

· Can Help You Focus

· Chess Is An Educational Tool

· Develops Creativity

· Builds Confidence

· Develops Problem-Solving Skills

· Exercises The Brain

· Chess Helps You To Remain Calm Under Pressure


Interactive Chess Puzzle

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Come Learn with Us!


Two beginner chess camps are coming up

 @ The Workshop Anchorage! [Ages 9-17]

  • June 9th-13th (1:00pm-4:00pm) M-F
  • June 23rd-27th (1:00pm-4:00pm) M-F


Scholastic Group Instruction - Summer Chess Camps - Tournament Organizing

AK Chess Lessons LLC / Borealis Rook Rollers Chess

PO Box 770182, Eagle River, Alaska 99577

admin@akchesslessons.com / borealis.rook.rollers@gmail.com

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