Aman Hambleton Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Chess Titles, Career, YouTube, Wife

Aman Hambleton also known as ChessBrah is a distinguished Canadian chess grandmaster, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber, widely recognized as a co-host of the popular ChessBrah channel.

His engaging commentary, strategic prowess, and entertaining streaming style have made him a beloved figure in the global chess and online content creation communities.

Profile

• Full Name: Aman Hambleton
• Stage Name: ChessBrah
• Born: December 30, 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Chess Grandmaster, Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Chess Commentator
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hambleton
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Aman Hambleton was born on December 30, 1992, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Mr. and Mrs. Hambleton.

At age five, his father gifted him a chessboard, sparking a lifelong passion for the game.

He moved to Toronto at six, where he played in his first tournament that same year.

Aman attended Woburn Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario, graduating in 2010 with a Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) rating of 2315.

Accepted into Queen’s University’s Commerce program and the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business, he chose Western, where he served as president of the UWO Chess Club in his second year.

In 2012, he organized and competed in the Canadian University Chess Championship, placing second and helping Western secure the title.

His Christian faith and Canadian heritage shape his disciplined approach to chess and content creation.

Career

Aman Hambleton began his chess journey at age five, earning the FIDE Master (FM) title in 2009 and International Master (IM) title in 2013.

He achieved his first Grandmaster (GM) norm in 2012 at the UNAM Chess Festival as a FIDE Master, followed by norms at the 2017 Reykjavik Open and the 2017 Sunway Sitges Festival, securing the GM title in April 2018, becoming Canada’s tenth GM.

His peak FIDE rating was 2509 in September 2013, and as of August 2025, his rating is 2420.

Aman won the 2017 Canadian Open Chess Championship, sharing first with GM Razvan Preotu (6½/9), and represented Canada at the 41st (2014) and 43rd (2018) Chess Olympiads, scoring 3½/7 and 4½/7 on the reserve board, respectively.

Notable victories include defeating GMs Simon Williams and Victor Bologan in 2017.

Beyond chess, Aman co-hosts the ChessBrah Twitch and YouTube channels with GM Eric Hansen, amassing over 330,000 followers on each by 2025.

He commentates for Chess.com events, including the 2016 Crazyhouse Championship and Titled Tuesdays, and offers courses like Checkmate Like a Grandmaster and Complete Guide to the London System.

In 2022, he won a high-profile chessboxing match against IM Lawrence Trent via technical knockout.

Awards and Nominations

• 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013: Alberta Chess Champion.
• 2012: Canadian University Chess Championship, Second Place.
• 2017: Canadian Open Chess Championship, Shared First Place with Razvan Preotu.
• 2022: Mogul Chessboxing Championship, Winner (TKO vs. Lawrence Trent).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @amanhambleton
• Facebook Handle: Aman Hambleton
• Twitter Handle: @amanhambleton
• YouTube Channel: ChessBrah
• TikTok Handle: @chessbrah

Personal Life

Aman Hambleton, 32, is single with no children.

Based in Toronto, Canada, he maintains a private personal life but is known for his humorous and engaging streaming persona.

A memorable anecdote involves his 2017 vow not to shave his beard until achieving the GM title, resulting in a lengthy beard by December 2017, which he shaved after earning the title.

Net Worth

Aman Hambleton has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD.

His income derives from Twitch subscriptions and donations (estimated at $10,000–$20,000 monthly), YouTube ad revenue (approximately $5,000–$15,000 monthly from 330,000 subscribers), tournament winnings (e.g., $5,000 from the 2017 Canadian Open), and ChessBrah merchandise and courses.