Eric Rosen (chess player)

Eric Rosen
Rosen in 2017
CountryUnited States
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 31)
TitleInternational Master (2015)
FIDE rating2377 (September 2024)
Peak rating2423 (June 2015)
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2017–present
GenreGaming
GamesChess
Followers256,400+
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2013–present
GenreOnline chess
Subscribers684,000+[1]
Total views205,907,105[1]
100,000 subscribers2020

Last updated: September 16, 2024

Eric Rosen (born September 3, 1993[2]) is an American chess player. He was awarded the FIDE Master title in 2011 and the International Master title in 2015.[3] Rosen began playing chess as a child with his father and brother and became the United States Chess Federation (USCF) K12 national champion in 2011.[4][5] While attending the University of Illinois, Rosen was on the chess team that secured a spot at the President's Cup in 2013 and 2014.[6][7]

Rosen produces educational content on the online platforms Twitch and YouTube.[8] While primarily known for his chess content, Rosen has also produced Scrabble livestreams and videos for his audience.[9]

  1. ^ a b "About RosenChess". YouTube.
  2. ^ Rosen, Eric. "Bio". Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Hartmann, John (August 4, 2020). "August Cover Stories With Chess Life: IM Eric Rosen". uschess.org. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Rosen, Andrea (August 2011). "An Encouraging Purr" (PDF). Chess Life. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 1, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Isaacs, Mike (September 29, 2015). "Chess champ from Skokie earns rare international title". Chicago Tribune. Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on June 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Wilson, James (August 26, 2013). "Four kings of Illini Chess Club make move on elite stage". Illinois News Bureau. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Wilmering, Mike (January 1, 2014). "On Chess: Webster University, University Of Illinois Advance To Chess Final Four". St. Louis Public Radio. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "Eric Rosen". uschesschamps.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  9. ^ Clinchy, Evans (September 21, 2020). "Scrabbler Q&A: Eric Rosen". Collins Coalition. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.