Botez

Botez is a Romanian surname. In Romanian, botez means baptism, and the name is found among Romanian-speaking communities in Romania and Moldova, as well as diaspora communities in North America and elsewhere.

Notable people with the surname include Alexandra Botez, a Romanian-American chess player, educator, and online chess streamer. She has gained prominence through live streams and educational videos that combine chess instruction with entertainment.

Andrea Botez, a Canadian chess player and streamer, is her sister. She is known for co-hosting the BotezLive channel, where she and Alexandra present chess streams, lessons, and collaborative content with other players.

BotezLive is a popular online chess channel and content series that features live play, tutorials, and interviews. Its success has contributed to the broader growth of online chess education and streaming culture.