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Chesspage University

Chesspage University is for chess players who want to improve. Train with a method built to be the best chess course around.

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How this community works

Pricing
$8 a monthBelow the hobbies & crafts median of $11.50.
Size
894 membersBigger than 66% of the hobbies & crafts communities indexed here.
Revenue ceiling
$7,152 a monthIf every member paid the listed price. Free tiers, discounts and churn are not visible from outside.
Platform
Skool
Category
Hobbies & Crafts
Last verified
14 October 2026

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About Chesspage University

Chesspage University is for chess players who want to improve. Train with a method built to be the best chess course around.

Why you should join: A growing curriculum and community from the Chesspage team, focused on a clear training method you can follow week by week. Membership is $8 a month.

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The one-liner

A low-cost chess course and community from the Chesspage YouTube channel.

What they actually sell

Chesspage University is run by Chesspage. The front-page promise is "We aim to build the best training method and the best chess course of all time." The public offer sits at $8 a month. Inside sit 11 courses. A money-back promise is part of the risk frame. What stands out is how directly the page names the result a buyer wants. Anyone copying this should notice that the sale rests on one clear outcome rather than a long feature list.

Who pays and why

Chess players who want to improve faster. The frustration is guessing moves instead of knowing a method. They pay for a structured chess training method and courses. The emotional pull is being around people chasing the same thing, which matters as much as any single lesson. Chesspage University gives them one place to bring that problem every week.

Where the members come from

Chesspage links out to YouTube from the page. That points to members arriving through free content first, then paying once they trust the voice behind it. Chesspage stays the visible face of the brand on the page.

What's holding it back

Loud copy and a capped discount can feel pushy. The room depends on the channel for new members.

Steal this

Offer a 30-day refund promise up front to remove the risk of joining.

Would this work in another niche?

Yes for any YouTube-led skill niche. Weak without an audience.

Written 15 October 2026

Reviews

5.0(1 review)

Park Yujun

From Skool
“0 to 1250 elo in 6 months, thanks chesspage university.”

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