As chess has burst in Twitch, some of the timeless game’s more charming professional players appeared, such as sisters Andrea and Alexandra Botez, who have now become content creators to esports organization Envy.
Chess as a game has existed in certain forms since the 6th century, with the streamlining of its pieces dating back to the 15th century and its rules in the 19th century.
However, the old game hadn’t performed well competing for views on Twitch until 2020, when growth became significant, and Alexandra and Andrea Botez sisters have become key to its popularity.
