Eric Hansen Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Awards

 Eric Hansen is a celebrated Canadian chess grandmaster and prominent Twitch streamer.

In 2013, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) awarded him the prestigious grandmaster title, recognizing his exceptional skill and strategic prowess on the chessboard.

Profile

• Full Name: Eric Hansen
• Stage Name: Eric Hansen
• Born: May 24, 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace:  Irvine, California, United States
• Nationality: Canadian 
• Occupation: Chess player 
• Height: 1.78m
• Parent: 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 siblings, though the media has not released details about his family members.

Hansen first attended elementary school at Webber Academy, where he developed his interest and skills in chess through the school’s chess club. His ethnicity is Canadian, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

 Eric Hansen learned chess at the age of 9 and rose impressively through the ranks. At just 15 years old, he earned the FIDE master title and became the youngest Alberta champion in history. In 2011, Hansen tied for first place in the Canadian Closed Championship, earning his first trip to the FIDE World Cup.

Hansen continued his rapid ascent in 2012, winning the Canadian Open Chess Championship and representing Canada at the Chess Olympiad, where he scored 7.5/10 and earned his final grandmaster norm. That same year, he tied for first through fifth places at the American Continental Championship, qualifying for his second World Cup.

Hansen was awarded the grandmaster title in 2013 and had a strong showing that year, tying for first at the Cappelle-la-Grande and Canadian Open. In May 2013, he was the top-ranked Canadian player on the FIDE rating list. Hansen represented Canada again at the 2014 Olympiad, scoring 4/5.

In 2015, Hansen tied for first at the Canadian Zonal Championship. His 2016 Olympiad performance was particularly impressive, as he scored 9/11 and defeated multiple grandmasters, including a tactical victory over GM Andrey Zhigalko.

Awards and Nominations

• Grandmaster Title
• Canadian Chess Player of the Yea
• Multiple Canadian Champion
• Strong Performance in Olympiads
• Top Canadian Player

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@eric.hansen
• Facebook handle: Henric Hansen
• Twitter handle: @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 personality, was rumored in previous years, the details surrounding their relationship have not been widely reported. Currently, no reports are indicating that Eric Hansen has fathered any children.

Net Worth

Eric Hansen‘s exact net worth has yet to be discovered publicly. However, his net worth is estimated to be $1 million to $5 million, accumulated through his career as a professional athlete and various other business ventures.