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Russian Chess School

Russian Chess School is for adult chess improvers aged 16+. A complete training path from beginner to 2000 rating.

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Pricing: $34 a monthWell above the hobbies & crafts median of $11.50.
Size: 531 membersBigger than 52% of the hobbies & crafts communities indexed here.
Revenue ceiling: $18,054 a monthIf every member paid the listed price. Free tiers, discounts and churn are not visible from outside.
Format: 3 paid tiers
Platform: Skool
Category: Hobbies & Crafts
Last verified: 5 October 2026

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3 paid tiers: one price for access, another for proximity. Worth copying once you know which members want more of you.

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About Russian Chess School

Russian Chess School is for adult chess improvers aged 16+. A complete training path from beginner to 2000 rating.

Why you should join: Weekly group classes by level, game reviews, 1:1 coaching, tournaments and blitz events, plus a 7 day free trial with an onboarding call. From $34 a month.

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The one-liner

A chess training programme for adult improvers, with levelled group classes and game reviews.

What they actually sell

Russian Chess School is run by Dina Belenkaya. The front-page promise is "Complete training program from 0 to 2000 with live group classes, 1:1 and supportive learning community for adult improvers (16+)." The public offer sits at $34 a month. A free trial sits on the join path. Highlights listed on the page include game reviews with Dina, tournaments & blitz raffles and all for the price of a single private lesson. Inside sit 21 courses. The page does not spell out a money-back promise.

Who pays and why

Adult chess players who have plateaued and want a real training plan. The itch is losing the same kinds of games over and over. They pay for levelled weekly classes, game reviews with a well-known coach and a structured path up the ratings.

Where the members come from

Dina Belenkaya's YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook presence appears to feed the room. The Skool community reads as the member back end for people already drawn to that work. Exact follower counts stay off the public page.

What's holding it back

Game reviews with the headline coach are the hook. If they become rare, members will feel they bought a generic course.

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Group classes by level so every member trains with people near their rating, and add personal game reviews as the prize.

Would this work in another niche?

Yes for other rated games such as Go or poker. Weak for casual hobbies with no clear ladder to climb.

Written 5 October 2026

Reviews

4.8(20 reviews)

Christoph Artner

From Skool

“I’ve had a very positive experience with RCS so far. The combination of structured lessons, practical training, game analysis, and a supportive community has helped me approach chess in a much more systematic way. What I especially appreciate is that the focus is not just on memorizing moves, but on understanding positions, developing a consistent thinking process, and learning from your own mistakes. The coaches are approachable and the community is always willing to share advice and experience”

Barry Cooke

From Skool

“A serious-but-fun group of aspiring chess competitors who are collegial and knowledgeable, ranging from beginners to future GMs. if you want to learn how to win at chess, these course materials will help you understand why gimmicky gambits will only get you so far. There is a reason why some of our favorite internet content providers will never make GM, and RCS will show you why, and teach you the alternative. Learn to use your brain, like Kasparov and Carlsen.”

Dennis Georg

From Skool

“Amazing community-building and so many good courses and different ways to engage with learning. And support from everyone no matter the skill-level! Everything is amazing :)”

Trevor Reinke

From Skool

“To be totally honest, this has been a great experience. I only wish I had more time and would put some extra time into studying. When I used it seriously, along with some other studying of course, I went up 350 rating in about 3-4 months. Everyone is super friendly and the puzzles are very creative and instructive. If you follow the plan it won't fail you.”

xavier-marcellesi-arroues-6622

From Skool

“New to the school but already enjoy it, lessons are well managed and coaches are very good. Add to it a nice community, it's the perfect place to learn chess”