Eric Hansen is a famous Canadian chess grandmaster and a popular streamer on Twitch.
In 2013, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) awarded him the prestigious title of grandmaster, recognizing his exceptional skill and strategic prowess on the chessboard.
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- Full name: Eric Hansen
- Stage Name: Eric Hansen
- Date of birth: May 24, 1992
- Age: 32 years old
- Place of birth: Irvine, California, United States
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Chess player
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Eric Hansen was born on May 24, 1992, in Irvine, California, United States. He was raised by his parents and grew up with his siblings, although the media has not released any details about his family members.
Hansen first attended Webber Academy in elementary school, where he developed his interest and skill in chess through the school’s chess club. He is Canadian and Catholic.
Career
Eric Hansen took up chess at the age of nine and rose through the ranks impressively. At just 15, he earned the FIDE Grandmaster title and became the youngest Alberta Champion in history. In 2011, Hansen tied for first place at the Canadian Closed Championship, earning his first trip to the FIDE World Cup.
Hansen continued his rapid rise in 2012, winning the Canadian Open Chess Championship and representing Canada at the Chess Olympiad, where he scored 7.5/10 and achieved the final grandmaster standard. That same year, he tied for first through fifth place at the American Continental Championship, qualifying for his second World Cup.
Hansen was awarded the grandmaster title in 2013 and had an impressive showing that year, placing joint first at Cappelle-la-Grande and the Canadian Open. As of May 2013, he was the highest-ranked Canadian player on the FIDE rating list. Hansen represented Canada again at the 2014 Olympic Games, scoring 4/5.
In 2015, Hansen tied for first place at the Canadian Regional Championship. His performance at the 2016 Olympics was particularly impressive, as he scored 9/11 and defeated several grandmasters, including a tactical victory over GM Andrey Zhigalko.
Awards and nominations
- Grandmaster title
- Canadian Chess Player of the Year
- Multiple Canadian champions
- High achievement in the Olympic exam
- Canada’s top player
Social media
- Instagram Username: @eric.hansen
- Facebook Manager: Henric Hansen
- Twitter Username: @hansenchess
Personal life
Eric Hansen is a Canadian chess player and content creator. While his relationship with Alexandra Botez, another chess player and social media celebrity, has been rumored in previous years, the details surrounding their relationship have not been widely reported. Currently, there are no reports that Eric Hansen has any children.
Net worth
Eric Hansen’s exact net worth is not yet publicly known. However, his net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, amassed through his career as a professional athlete and various other business ventures.
