Authorized Speed Run Account of IM Levy Rozman

Overview

Authorized Speed Run Account is the streaming persona of IM Levy Rozman, a veteran chess voice who blends brisk blitz battles with sharp, entertaining commentary. While Levy is widely known for his GothamChess persona, this speed-run avatar showcases his love for rapid decision-making, bold openings, and crowd-pleasing humor on the fly.

In the Blitz domain, his peak rating reached 2025 on 2020-10-02, reflecting a period of intense, fast-paced competition. The observed blitz activity around that time included 24 games in October 2020, resulting in 9 wins and 15 losses (no draws). His preferred time control is Blitz, and fans often catch him around the 19:00 hour for livestream sessions.

Levy’s streamable moments are stitched with quick ideas, daring gambits, and occasional mischief, all delivered with a streamer’s charm that keeps viewers coming back for the fast, educational, and sometimes chaotic chess content. levyrozman

Opening Repertoire and Highlights

The opening choices in Blitz show a willingness to experiment across a diverse set of lines. Notable results from the data include:

• Amar Gambit — 4 games: 1 win, 3 losses
• Caro-Kann Defense — 3 games: 1 win, 2 losses
• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 2 games: 0 wins, 2 losses
• Sicilian Defense — 2 games: 1 win, 1 loss
• Barnes Defense — 2 games: 0 wins, 2 losses
• French Defense — 2 games: 1 win, 1 loss
• Australian Defense — 1 game: 1 win, 0 losses
• Nimzo-Larsen Attack — 1 game: 0 wins, 1 loss
• Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation — 1 game: 1 win, 0 losses
• Amazon Attack — 1 game: 1 win, 0 losses

Streaks and Time Performance

Streaks reveal a roller-coaster Blitz journey: Longest Winning Streak of 5 games and a Longest Losing Streak of 7 games. Current Winning Streak sits at 0, while Current Losing Streak is 1.

Time-patterns show a Friday-specific edge (Win Rate by Day of Week: 37.5%) and a notable preference for late-afternoon to early-evening play (Best Time of Day to Play: 19:00). The stream audience often witnesses solid performance in the late hours, matching the viewer-friendly cadence of his broadcasts.

Opponents and Interactions

Levy has faced a colorful roster of opponents. Notably, the most played include imaginaria, gotchathere, smuggermate, karancho22, and zurashioshvili, among others. The record against these players varies, illustrating the dynamic nature of Blitz play and the streaming environment where games arrive fast and furious.

• Most Played Opponents: imaginaria, gotchathere, smuggermate, karancho22, zurashioshvili
• Representative head-to-heads: imaginaria (0-1-0), gotchathere (1-0-0), smuggermate (0-1-0)

The Streamer Life

As the Authorized Speed Run Account for IM Levy Rozman, this persona blends fast-paced games with educational commentary, delivering bite-sized lessons amid rapid-fire moves. Viewers enjoy a blend of humor, clear explanations, and a sense of community that makes chess approachable even during blitz chaos. The stream thrives on interaction, quick feedback, and the kind of heart-pounding moments that make a good speed run memorable.

Notable personal data points—beyond the board—include a high comeback rate after losses (77.78%) and a knack for recovering from material disadvantages (Win Rate After Losing Piece: 46.67%). Fans can expect engaging sessions that mix strategy, humor, and the occasional surprise gambit.