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akaNemsko Biography

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Who is akaNemsko?

Meet akaNemsko, or as her parents call her, Qiyu Zhou. Born on January 6, 2000, this Chinese-Canadian wonder kid is rocking the chess world, killing it on Twitch, and even dipping her toes into poker. Talk about a triple threat! Her journey from chess whiz to internet superstar? It's been one wild ride, folks!

Intellectual Wizard

  • Zhou kicked off her chess journey at just 3 years old in France. Talk about starting young!
  • She became Finland's youngest National Champ at 5. Yeah, you read that right - five!
  • Fancy titles under her belt:
  • Woman Grandmaster (WGM) - sounds pretty boss, right?
  • FIDE Master (FM) - another feather in her cap
  • Her FIDE rating peaked at a whopping 2367 in September 2016. That's some serious strategic games muscle!

Twitch Superstar

Zhou's leap into Twitch streaming? It's been like a rocket to the moon:

  • Her akaNemsko channel? It's rocking over 340,000 followers. That's a whole lot of fans!
  • She keeps it fresh with games and other cool video game content
  • In August 2020, she made history as the first chess player to join an esports org, Counter Logic Gaming. Talk about a game-changer!

Where does akaNemsko live?

Nemsko's now calling Toronto her home sweet home! Yep, she packed her bags and moved from Jingzhou, China back in 2011. She's been totally killing it in both the chess world and the streaming scene. Talk about making a name for yourself in a new country!

Who is akaNemsko's boyfriend?

Qiyu Zhou's got a boyfriend! It's Alex Epstein, but in the poker world, they call him "Thallo". Things got a bit wild when Zhou ran this poker contest, and wouldn't you know it, Epstein snagged the big prize - a $12,000 World Poker Tour package. Talk about drama! That's when everyone started buzzing about their relationship.

The Controversial Poker Giveaway

So, here's the deal with akaNemsko's poker drama:

  • The big prize: A sweet $12,000 World Poker Tour package up for grabs
  • The oops moment: Zhou handed the prize to her boyfriend, and folks weren't too happy about it
  • The fallout: Poker peeps got pretty riled up, calling foul on the whole thing
  • The aftermath: Qiyu owned up to the mess and said she'd do things differently next time

Beyond the Controversy: A Multi-Faceted Talent

Let's be real, akaNemsko's got some serious skills, poker drama aside:

  • Chess Queen: Repping Canada in big-time chess matches since 2014
  • Streaming Superstar: Mixing chess and modern content like a boss
  • Fan Magnet: Building a loyal crew with her awesome content and personality

Nemsko's gone from chess whiz kid to multi-platform rock star, showing she's got game in more ways than one. As she keeps crushing it in chess, streaming, and poker, you bet we'll be watching to see what this cool cat does next in the wild world of online entertainment.