Andrea Botez

Andrea Cecilia Cristina Botez is a Canadian chess player, digital content creator, livestreamer, and DJ. She gained international prominence through her engaging chess commentary, gaming streams, and online entertainment projects. Alongside her older sister, Alexandra Botez, she co-hosts the widely popular channel BotezLive across Twitch and YouTube, where the duo has been instrumental in modernizing chess content and introducing the sport to a new generation of digital audiences worldwide.

Early Life and Chess Background

Born on April 6, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Andrea grew up in a Romanian-Canadian family with a strong passion for chess. She began learning the game at six years old with guidance from her father and older sister. Displaying early competitive talent, she won the U8 Girls Canadian Youth Chess Championship in 2010. Continuing to refine her tactical skills through junior tournaments, she went on to win the Women British Columbia Chess Championship in 2015 at thirteen. Her aggressive playing style and analytical mind laid a solid foundation for her future career in competitive gaming and online broadcasting.

Content Creation and Streaming Success

In 2020, Andrea joined her sister full-time to build their joint platform, BotezLive. Combining high-level chess play, casual gaming, comedic banter, and interactive broadcasts, the sisters rapidly built one of the most followed chess communities on Twitch and YouTube. Their creative production elevated chess into mainstream digital culture alongside top creators and grandmasters. As their brand expanded, they secured representation with Creative Artists Agency and signed talent deals with prominent esports organizations, including Envy Gaming and OpTic Gaming, expanding their reach across entertainment industries.

Other Ventures and Public Profile

Beyond traditional online streaming, Andrea has diversified her creative pursuits into live events and music production. In December 2022, she made headlines by participating in Ludwig Ahgren's Mogul Chessboxing Championship, competing against Woman Grandmaster Dina Belenkaya in a high-intensity hybrid event. In addition to gaming, Andrea has developed a serious passion for electronic music, regularly performing DJ sets and producing techno tracks, such as her 2024 single inspired by chess culture. Based primarily in the United States, she continues to create multifaceted content for a global fanbase.