Alexandra Botez

Alexandra Botez is a former Canadian Girls Chess Champion and one half of BotezLive, one of the most popular chess streaming channels in the world. With her sister Andrea, she has built a massive following across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Alexandra combines genuine chess skill with entertaining commentary, making competitive chess approachable for mainstream audiences. She regularly appears at major chess events as a host and commentator, and has expanded into poker and brand partnerships. She is widely credited as one of the key figures in driving the chess boom on Twitch.