Ross Alexandra, known online as BadAtChess, is a streamer who turns chess into a lively, approachable show. On stream, she explains ideas as they arise, chats with viewers, and treats every blunder as a doorway to a new realization. Her warmth and humor invite both new players and seasoned fans to stay for the lesson and the laughter.
Chess Career and Style
With a preference for Daily time controls, Ross blends quick thinking with thoughtful commentary. Her streams showcase an adventurous spirit—an open repertoire, fearless experiments, and a knack for turning a tense position into an entertaining teaching moment. The vibe is relaxed, but the chess is sharp, making each session feel like a friendly workshop with a-side of friendly banter.
Opening flavor includes Amazon Attack and its Siberian variants, along with Scandinavian Defense and Elephant Gambit among others.
Longest winning streak on stream reached 20 games, a testament to resilience and focus during long sessions.
Faces a rotating cast of opponents in the community, with frequent matchups against players like salmas, eetar1, kampa1986, jpnance, and landochessin.
Known for a welcoming, chat-driven style that makes complex ideas approachable and fun.
Openings and Streaming Data
Ross keeps the repertoire lively, balancing aggressive lines with solid, principled choices. In Daily play, she has shown strong results with aggressive setups and flexible defenses, keeping streams fresh and viewers guessing what the next move will be. The unique blend of speed, accuracy, and humor defines her streaming persona.
Find Ross
Catch the next session or peek at her profile: BadAtChess
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
