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🧑‍🎓 Who Is Levy Rozman (GothamChess)?

Levy Rozman (born December 5, 1995) is an American chess International Master (IM), online chess educator, commentator, author, and content creator — widely known online by his brand Gotham Chess. He is often called “The Internet’s Chess Teacher” for making chess accessible and entertaining to millions worldwide.

📅 Biography & Personal Details

Full Name: Levy Rozman
Nickname / Online Alias: GothamChess
Date of Birth: December 5, 1995
Age: 30 years old (as of 2025)
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity & Family Background: Born to a Russian-Ukrainian immigrant family; grew up speaking Russian at home.

👨‍🏫 Chess Career & Achievements

Starts Chess: Began playing around age 5.
Titles:
- National Master (US Chess) at age 16.
- FIDE International Master (IM) — earned in 2018.
Peak FIDE Rating: ~2421 in 2018.
Competitive Play: Rozman stepped away from over-the-board competitive chess in 2022 but returned in 2024 aiming for a Grandmaster title.
Commentary & Teaching: He has hosted and commentated major online events including PogChamps and streamed educational content on Twitch.

📹 Content Creation & Influence

✨ GothamChess — YouTube & Twitch

Launched his online channel in 2018.
One of the most subscribed chess channels on YouTube with millions of followers and billions of total views.
Content includes game analysis, tutorials, chess strategy lessons, openings, and entertaining commentary.

📚 Author

Wrote How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond (published in 2023).

🤝 Philanthropy

Founded the Levy Rozman Scholarship Fund, donating $100,000 to support school chess programs.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Games category (2024).

💰 Net Worth & Earnings

Exact figures vary across sources, but Rozman’s income comes from:

YouTube ad revenue
Twitch subscriptions & donations
Brand deals & sponsorships
Chess courses and Chessly platform
Book sales and merchandise

Estimates range widely — from a few million to ~$12 million USD depending on source and what earnings are counted.

📏 Physical Stats

Estimated Height: ~5′8″–5′10″ (173 cm – 178 cm)

(Reliable official details on weight and precise height are not publicly confirmed.)

❤️ Personal Life (Wife / Relationship)

Marital Status: Married.
Wife: Lucy (Lucille) Ovich / Rozman — often appears in his content.
Children: While some reports indicate they welcomed a child in 2025, this detail isn’t universally confirmed across reliable bios.
Residence: New York City area.

📰 Recent News Highlights

Here are some notable updates involving Levy Rozman and the chess world:

He continues to grow Gotham Chess’s reach with billions of views across platforms.
Rozman was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Games (2024).
He has resumed competitive play after a hiatus, with goals toward becoming a Grandmaster.

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