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Dina Belenkaya

Dina Belenkaya is a Russian-born chess player, commentator, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dina Belenkaya is a Russian-born chess player, commentator, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber. She holds the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title and is known for creating chess-related content alongside her competitive chess career. She has been a four-time St. Petersburg women’s champion and has a peak FIDE rating of 2364.

Early life and background

Dina Vadimovna Belenkaya was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 22 December 1993. Available sources identify her as Russian-born and later associated with France in chess competition.

Chess career

Belenkaya is a Woman Grandmaster and has competed in Russian and international chess events. Sources note that she won multiple St. Petersburg women’s championships and represented St. Petersburg in team competitions.

Streaming and content creation

She is also active as a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and chess commentator. Her online presence focuses on chess entertainment, education, and commentary.

Public profile

Belenkaya has been featured in chess media and creator profiles for her role in popularizing chess content online. She is presented as both a competitive player and a digital creator.

Key facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia on 22 December 1993.
  • Holds the FIDE title of Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
  • Four-time St. Petersburg women’s champion.
  • Peak FIDE rating of 2364.
  • Active as a chess commentator and content creator on Twitch and YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dina Belenkaya?
Dina Belenkaya is a Russian-born chess player, Woman Grandmaster, commentator, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber.
What is Dina Belenkaya’s chess title?
She holds the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title.
When was Dina Belenkaya born?
She was born on 22 December 1993.
What is Dina Belenkaya known for online?
She is known for chess streaming, commentary, and chess-related videos on Twitch and YouTube.
What is her peak FIDE rating?
Her peak FIDE rating is 2364.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dina_Belenkaya
    Supports: Birth date, Russian-born chess player, commentator, Twitch streamer, YouTuber, WGM title, St. Petersburg championships, peak rating, federation change to France.
  2. Chess.com — https://www.chess.com/players/dina-belenkaya
    Supports: Birth date, place of birth, federation, WGM title, chess achievements, and commentary work.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28479811
    Supports: Date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, occupation, and official website.
  4. Chess.com — https://www.chess.com/article/view/creator-of-the-month-dina-belenkaya
    Supports: Her role as a chess content creator and YouTube audience growth.