RiaChess Academy
RiaChess is a 100% online chess academy: no room to book, no fixed schedule, just a community of players who meet to learn, improve, and play, wherever they are.
100%
online
3
course levels
4
dedicated coaches
2026
year founded
The online format isn't a compromise: it's a choice. It means following a course from your couch, playing a tournament over lunch, and improving at your own pace with no geographic constraint.
The academy is open to every level, from beginners discovering the rules to advanced players sharpening their strategy. The course catalog is organized by level so everyone finds their place.
RiaChess was founded by Riadh, a chess enthusiast, with a simple idea: make learning accessible and alive, without the constraints of a traditional academy.
The founder
Riadh MNASRI
Founder of RiaChess · FIDE-rated 1522 player
A computer engineer and graduate of École Polytechnique de Paris, Senior Tech Lead & Architect in another life, Riadh has been playing chess for a long time and wanted an academy that reflects that: substantial, easy to access, and designed to fit into an already full life rather than add one more constraint.
What drives us
Accessibility
No room, no fixed schedule: the academy adapts to your calendar, not the other way around.
Teaching quality
A catalog organized by level and coaches who explain, not just play.
Community
Regular tournaments and live coaching to improve together, not alone in front of a screen.
Standards
Curated content from well-known creators, not a random pile of videos.
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