Eric Rosen (born September 03, 1993) is a famous American chess player, Youtuber, and photographer from Skokie, Illinois. This genius is one of the 33 players in the United States who have been qualified for the title master.

To those of you who don’t know the chess language, players in this game earn titles on the basis of their ranks and performance.

It is given by the governing body of chess of their respective country. A master is a second-best player aka one of the most exceptional. Read this article below to know more about Eric. 

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Wiki & Biography 

The chess master was given birth on the 3rd of September in 1993. In 2021 Rosen will become 28 years old. It is shocking how Eric Rosen has accomplished so much so soon.

Although chess has a lot fewer spectators as compared to other games, it is still one of the most challenging ones of them all.

Rosen’s zodiac sign comes out to be Virgo which is an earth sign. It gives us an idea of what type of personality Eric has. He is a natural leader, very organized and confident. 

According to the Chinese zodiac, this player was born in the year of the Rooster. People born this year are active, amusing, and popular among a crowd.

Other famous celebrities who were born in the Rooster year zodiac are Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Aniston.

As for his education, Eric attended the Niles North High School. Soon after he joined the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.

In a span of two years, he switched to Webster University and completed his B.A. in Interactive Digital Media from there.

Physical Appearance 

This international player has a fit body and an even healthier mind. I wouldn’t describe Eric Rosen’s body as a very muscular one but he does not look extremely chubby.

All in all, Rosen is a perfect blend. Other than that he works on skills like visualization, calculation, tactics, analysis, and strategy as these are a must for a chess player. 

Family & Ethnicity

Parents & Sibling

The family members of Eric Rosen are very proud of him. After all, he is an international chess master. Did you know that he actually learned how to play chess from his elder brother Alex Rosen[1]Instagram?

Born in an American household, Eric grew up in Skokie, Illinois which is a small village in Cook County.

The names of his mother and father are not disclosed in the public records. As a chess player Rosen believes that fans should know more about his skills and moves than about his family life. 

But after a lot of research, I have discovered that Rosen is very close to his grandparents. The player spends time with his relatives Brett Lake and Carley Lake. When it comes to Eric’s ethnicity, he is of caucasian descent.

Personal Life

Eric Rosen is not in a relationship as of February 2021. He might have had dates and relationships in the past but he has kept that information to himself.

Not many people know this but this player was actually elected as the homecoming king of his high school.

This shows that Eric was very popular in school and must have had girls or guys lined up to be with him.

As for his nature, Eric Rosen is very kind and loving. This can be seen as whenever he travels to different destinations for chess matches, he mixes up with the players there.

The star also goes sightseeing with them. Rosen not only enjoys with his fellow players but also remains their lifelong friend. 

In the 21st century, people are very supportive of each other’s sexuality. Eric has not made any comments in the past about his sexual preference. I’m sure if he ever comes out people will be happy for him. 

Playing Career, Social Media Presence & Net Worth 

It is true that chess is one of the most underrated games of all time. This 1500 years old activity requires a lot of concentration and mind skills. Not everyone can play this game.

Eric Rosen learned how to play chess during a vacation to the Bahamas with his family.

At the age of 8, Eric took part in his first tournament and by 9 he had won the 3rd Grade State Championship of Illinois.

In Highschool this star bagged the U.S. K12 Championship during his junior year. After that, he went on to face even bigger challenges.

The titles that he earned came through great hard-work and getting trained by various Grand Masters such as Dmitry Gurevich, Yury Shulman, and Mesgen Amanov.

In 2011 Rosen took the title of Fide Master and in 2015 earned  International Master Title. The 27-year-old is all set to conquer the title of Grandmaster in the future. 

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Other than his tournament prize money, Eric Rosen also earns money through his Youtube and Twitch accounts. They are video streaming websites.

On both accounts, Ronsen uploads educational tutorials of chess. He plays live with other players and also gives his fans tips and tricks to be good at chess. His Net worth is around $1 million – $5 million (As of 2021).

Favorite Things 

Quick Fun Facts About Eric Rosen 

• Eric has a dog named Richie whose breed is labradoodle. 

• He not only plays chess but Tennis as well. 

• Rosen takes inspiration from Roger Federer. He frequently visits Federer’s games and captures his pictures. 

• More than chess Eric is proud of his photography. His Instagram account is a business account that is labeled as “Photographer”. 

• This 27-year-old is so passionate about chess that he once played it with a Kangaroo. 

• Rosen loves capturing the expressions of players during a game. Here he has captured the impression of Magnus Carlsen.

• The chess player often goes to zoos and sanctuaries to see his favorite animals.

• In the corona times, this chess player had to put a stop to travel. So Eric Rosen now plays for the Saint Louis Chess Club, the place where he resides.

• The twitch streamer clicked this self portrait in 2015.

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