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Andrea Botez is a popular chess YouTuber, streamer, and coach. She was born on July 2, 1997, in Toronto, Canada, to Romanian parents. Botez grew up in a family where chess was a common pastime, and she began playing the game at the age of six.
Botez is known for her engaging and entertaining chess content on YouTube and Twitch. She started her YouTube channel, "ChessWithAndrea," in 2016, and her Twitch stream, "BotezLive," in 2018. Her content includes tutorials, analysis of high-level games, and live streams of her own games. She also collaborates with other chess YouTubers and streamers, such as Hikaru Nakamura and GothamChess.
Botez is a FIDE Woman International Master (WIM) and has a peak rating of 2311 on the FIDE rating list. She has competed in several chess tournaments, including the Women's World Open and the North American Open. In 2019, she finished second in the Women's Chess Championship Qualifier, missing out on a spot in the Candidates Tournament by a narrow margin.
Botez is also known for her unique style and personality. She often wears colorful and quirky outfits during her streams and videos, and she is known for her energetic and enthusiastic commentary. She has a large and dedicated following on social media, with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and over 100,000 followers on Twitch.
Botez is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She has collaborated with organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Alliance on Mental Illness to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
In summary, Andrea Botez is a chess YouTuber, streamer, and coach with a large following on social media. She is a FIDE Woman International Master and has competed in several chess tournaments. She is known for her engaging and entertaining content, unique style, and advocacy for mental health awareness.
