BotezLive is a chess-related channel run by sisters Alexandra Botez and Andrea Botez. It was originally started by Alexandra, and she was later joined by Andrea after the popularity of the channel grew. They often invite other chess streamers onto their stream to play and have competed in public with strangers as well. The Botez sisters have been widely regarded for their playstyle, with Alexandra’s rough and aggressive style making her to the top 10 female players list in Canada.
On YouTube, BotezLive holds around 555k subscribers and is projected to hit 600k in a few weeks. They have almost 1 million followers on their Twitch account and average around 6k to 10k viewers per stream that they hold. They are among the top 100 Just Chatting streamers on Twitch as a whole.
Currently, Alexandra is a FIDE master. She has also commentated on professional chess tournaments. Andrea is steadily catching up, with her FIDE score improving every year.
| Real Name | Alexandra Botez and Andrea Botez |
| DOB | September 24, 1995, and Apr 6, 2002 |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Address | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Marital Status/Partner | Single/Unknown |
| Source of Wealth | Online streaming, sponsorships, professionally competing |
| Net Worth | $1.2 million |
How much is BotezLive’s total net worth?
BotezLive is estimated to be worth around $1.2 million under the collective name. Besides their accomplishments under the “BotezLive” name, the Botez sisters have a plethora of medals and win to their individual beings. They are renowned chess players and entertainers, credited with bringing chess to the forefront for the youth through their Twitch streams. They are signed to Team Envy as content creators.
On what platform does BotezLive stream?
BotezLive exclusively streams on Twitch and they are also Twitch partners, as of August 2021. They do, however, upload highlights and clips of their Twitch live streams onto their YouTube channel. They are also active on their respective Instagram and Twitter accounts.
How much does BotezLive earn?
BotezLive mainly receives their income from their content-creating platforms i.e., YouTube and Twitch, as well as their management, Team Envy. Their YouTube channel pays significantly more than their Twitch, as the channel draws in viewers and ad money from those outside their circle of fans. Regardless, the sisters still make a hefty sum of income.
From their Twitch and YouTube channels, BotezLive is estimated to make around $180k to $250k. Their YouTube channel generates an estimated amount of above $100k, owing to their popularity on the platform. However, factors such as demonetization and the country from which the viewers are watching can affect the payout from their channel.
BotezLive’s chess career
Both Alexandra and Andrea Botez began learning chess at an extremely young age. Alexandra started learning at the age of six from her father, and Andrea learned from her sister and father when she turned the same age.
They are extremely skilled at chess and each one of them have won chess tournaments and competitions endlessly in their respective brackets. They have also taken part in several national-level tournaments for the sport and have placed 1st multiple times.
Alexandra has commentated on several professional-level chess matches, including the 2019 PRO Chess League Finals.
On Chess.com, Alexandra is currently ranked #285 worldwide, and Andrea #290.
BotezLive’s Twitch career
BotezLive was started by Alexandra, during her first year of college at Stanford University, on June 24, 2016. Eventually, Andrea joined as well, and the duo now regularly use the channel. They commentate and host chess tournaments together, and play with other chess streamers. The Botez sisters also often hold streams where they go outside and play with other chess players in public.
At the moment, the BotezLive channel holds over 930k followers and averages around 8k to 10k viewers for every stream. They are the 36th most-watched Just Chatting channel on Twitch.
BotezLive’s YouTube career
The channel was created on April 8, 2018 and holds around 555k subscribers at the moment. On the channel are edited clips and highlights of BotezLive’s Twitch live streams with it regularly maintained and has videos uploaded on a regular basis.
Earnings from other ventures.
It is unknown how much the Botez sisters have won from their chess tournaments and other business ventures. Alexandra previously co-founded a company named CrowdAmp, but it has since shut down without any news. At the moment, Alexandra is a part of the board of directors for the Susan Polgar Foundation.
Earnings as a Youtuber
From their YouTube channel, BotezLive earns around $10k to $16k in a single month. Their content is widely popular on the platform with a majority of their views coming from non-subscribers.
On a yearly basis, they make around $120k to $192k assuming they are not struck with frequent demonetization notices.
Earnings as a Twitch streamer
On Twitch, BotezLive is estimated to be making around $5k to $8k on a month-to-month basis, and $60k to $96k yearly. This amount can fluctuate depending on the frequency at which they stream. They also make additional cash from donations given to them by subscribers.
Other Sponsorship deals
Through their management, Team Envy, BotezLive is sponsored by Jack in the Box, Corsair, Scuf, Elgato, GameStop, Favor, Easterling, and many others.
Expenditure
No major expenses regarding the BotezLive sisters are known and details of their private life are usually kept secret or on the down-low.
In the News
Alexandra Botez is currently one of the top 10 female chess players in Canada. She was the first female president for Stanford’s Chess Club and has won five national championships in total, including both the United States and Canada.
Andrea Botez won the 2010 U8 Girls Canadian Youth Chess Championship and she also won the 2015 Women British Columbia Chess Championship.
In December 2020, esports organization Team Envy announced that they had signed the Botez sisters to their roster as content creators.
FAQs
Q. How old is BotezLive?
Alexandra Botez was born on September 24, 1995 and is currently 25 years old, as of August 2021. She was born in Texas while Andrea Botez was born on April 6, 2002, in Canada, and that makes her 19 years old.
Q. Are the people behind BotezLive sisters?
Yes, the people behind BotezLive are sisters. Alexandra is older than Andrea by six years and taught her how to play when the latter turned six.
Q. How much does BotezLive earn?
Every year, BotezLive makes around $150k to $200k just from their YouTube and Twitch channels.
Q. Where do BotezLive stream?
BotezLive currently streams on Twitch exclusively and is a Twitch partner.
