Levy Rozman

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Levy Rozman has achieved remarkable success in bridging the gap between high-level competitive chess and mass-market entertainment. His YouTube channel's achievement of surpassing one billion total views stands as a historic first for the genre, demonstrating the power of educational content to captivate global audiences. Being named Head of Chess at BASILISK marks a unique intersection of content creation and professional esports management, highlighting his influence in shaping the future of the industry. His work has been instrumental in the "Chess Renaissance," bringing the game to a younger generation and making it a mainstream topic of conversation.

AwardsWhile Levy Rozman has not won traditional industry awards like Oscars or Grammys, his impact is measured by unique accolades within the chess and digital media spheres. He earned the International Master title in 2018, a significant achievement in competitive chess. His YouTube channel became the first chess-focused channel to reach one billion total views, a milestone that set a new standard for educational content creators. In 2026, he was named Head of Chess at BASILISK, a rare honor for a content creator to hold such a senior executive role in a top-tier esports team.

Honours & Distinctions

International Master

FIDE·2018

Awarded for exceptional performance in competitive chess tournaments.

YouTube Billion Views Record

YouTube·2020

First chess-focused channel to reach one billion total views.

Head of Chess

BASILISK·2026

Appointed as the lead executive for chess operations at a premier esports organization.

Magazine Covers

Parents Magazine

April 2026

Teaching Chess to Babies

Axios

2026

Chess is Young and Hip Now

Records & Feats

First Chess Channel to Reach 1 Billion Views

Digital Milestone·2020

Achieved the milestone of one billion total views on YouTube, setting a new benchmark for educational content.

Youngest Content Creator to Lead Esports Org

Career Milestone·2026

Appointed as Head of Chess at BASILISK at age 30, a rare feat for a content creator in the esports industry.