13 Facts About Levy Rozman

From July 2022 to April 2024, Levy Rozman stepped away from competitive chess.

Levy Rozman was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 5,1995, to Russian emigre Lina and Ukrainian emigre Eugene Levy Rozman.

Levy Rozman entered his first chess tournament at the age of 7.

In February 2008, at 12 years old, Levy Rozman achieved a FIDE rating of 2000 but progress stalled for three years.

At the age of 16 in 2011, Levy Rozman achieved the title of National Master through the US Chess Federation.

Between 2016 and 2019, Levy Rozman committed himself to competitive chess.

Levy Rozman obtained the title of FIDE Master in 2016 and International Master in 2018.

In July 2022, following a disappointing performance at the New York Summer Invitational tournament, Levy Rozman announced his retirement from "competitive chess events" due to physical and mental stress.

Levy Rozman announced his return to competitive over-the-board chess in April 2024, with the goal of becoming a Grandmaster.

Levy Rozman expanded his online presence further by launching his YouTube channel a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2021, Levy Rozman gained international attention when he faced a loss in a Chess.

On November 28,2023, Levy Rozman was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 under the "Games" category.

Levy Rozman authored the book How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond, which was released on October 24,2023.