Levy Rozman

Chess International Master and YouTuber

Levy Rozman - Chess International Master and YouTuber
Born

December 5th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An International Master in chess, contributed significantly to online chess content creation through streaming and YouTube. Focused on educating and entertaining chess enthusiasts with instructional videos and live gameplay. Engaged audiences with a blend of humor and strategic insights. Gained popularity for promoting chess through innovative digital platforms.

Achieved the title of International Master in chess

Gained substantial viewership on YouTube with chess tutorials and live streams

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