Alexandra Botez

Alexandra Botez, also known as Miss Botez, began her competitive chess career in 2003, when she won the Canadian National Under-10 Women’s Championship at just 8 years old. That same year, she began representing her country in international tournaments, marking the beginning of a sporting career that would lead her to earn the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM). From a young age, she displayed exceptional talent that positioned her as one of the most promising chess players of her generation. However, her impact transcended the chessboard: she found in the digital ecosystem the opportunity to bring chess to new audiences, transforming it into a cultural phenomenon for the streaming era. Her ability to combine strategic analysis with humor, relatability, and spontaneity led her to become one of the most influential figures in contemporary chess.

Starting in 2016, she ventured into live streaming, and in 2018, together with her sister Andrea Botez, she founded the BotezLive channel, consolidating a space where chess became entertainment for millions of viewers on Twitch and YouTube. Her educational and fun style gave rise to the famous «Botez Gambit,» a global meme within the chess community that was born from spontaneous mistakes in her games, but which ended up representing her authenticity and ability to laugh at herself. Thanks to her chemistry with her sister and an innovative approach, Alexandra managed to bring chess to audiences who had never previously been interested in the sport, popularizing it among young people and making her broadcasts go viral on social media.

During her career, Alexandra has participated in high-level national and international tournaments, in addition to collaborating with grandmasters, streamers, and prestigious institutions such as Chess.com, where she has been a key player in the growth of the digital community. Her presence at global events such as exhibitions, conferences, and documentary productions has reinforced her image not only as a player but also as an ambassador for chess in the digital age.

Today, Alexandra Botez is recognized as an icon who connects traditional chess with modern digital culture. With the BotezLive project, she maintains a legacy that transcends the sport, promoting female representation in chess and consolidating her position as a content creator with international reach. Her story, marked by discipline, passion, and strategic vision, continues to inspire new generations who look to her as an example of how to transform an ancient game into a global cultural phenomenon.