“Competition with myself: being the best version of me” – Alexandra Botez on passion, chess, and self-actualization

One of the streamers covering the Freestyle Chess Tournament in Weissenhaus was Alexandra Botez. In a brief interview with Arne Kähler, she shared her excitement and exhaustion from the event, upcoming plans in Los Angeles, and a talk at MIT’s Sports Analytics Conference. She reflected on her streaming career, team-building, and passion for competition, while also revealing details about her chess-inspired video game, designed to attract new players with innovative features like Battle Royale mechanics and magic spells. | Photo: Alexandra Botez at the Reykjavik Open 2023 | Photo: Gerd Densing