Pricing
Free access to learn, a premium plan to go further.
Why RiaChess?
Proprietary content, not improvised
Articles and interactive lessons written by the academy, organized by topic instead of a random YouTube playlist.
No commitment
Cancel the premium subscription in one click, anytime, from your member area.
A human-sized academy
Founded by a computer engineer (École Polytechnique de Paris) passionate about chess, built to help you improve without the overhead of a traditional academy.
Free
$0
- ✓Articles and interactive lessons by level
- ✓News and tournament calendar
- ✓Account creation in a few seconds
Premium
$19/month
New premium subscriptions will open once the academy's own content and coaching team are complete.
- ✓Live video coaching
- ✓Access to the academy's internal tournaments
- ✓Everything in the free account
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a minimum level to join the academy?
No, RiaChess is open to every level, from complete beginners to advanced players. The articles and training bot cover a wide range of levels so everyone can progress at their own pace.
Can I cancel my premium subscription anytime?
Yes, the premium subscription has no commitment and can be canceled at any time.
Are the courses live or on replay?
Premium coaching happens live over video. The interactive lessons by level are available on demand, at your own pace.
Does the academy have a physical location?
No, RiaChess is a 100% online academy: no room to book, you join the academy from anywhere.
How do the tournaments work?
The academy's tournaments run online through a dedicated Lichess team, open to every level.