Raffael Chess

Raffael Chess, real name Rafael Santos, is Brazil's most popular chess content creator and the leading Portuguese-speaking chess personality in the world. In 2025 alone, he accumulated over 734,000 Hours Watched, cementing his position as a top chess streamer globally. His content reaches a massive Brazilian audience hungry for chess entertainment and education.

Streaming primarily on Twitch, Raffael Chess focuses on online games, match analysis, tactical puzzles, and general chess study. His entertaining and educational approach has helped bring chess to mainstream attention in Brazil, a country with a rapidly growing chess community. He also maintains a strong presence on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Raffael Chess's influence extends beyond streaming. He has hosted tournaments covered by Chess.com and continues to push the boundaries of what chess content can be in the Portuguese-speaking world. His success demonstrates the global appetite for chess content across languages and cultures.