Pietro Checkmate
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About
Swiss YouTuber, TikToker, Instagram personality, chess player, educator, and content creator known for his chess puzzles, game analysis, historical videos, rating challenges, and humorous videos explaining unusual positions and tactics which he shares on YouTube with over 190,000 subscribers, on Instagram with over 130,000 followers, and on TikTok with over 80,000 followers.
Before fame
He competed in rated chess tournaments and worked as an online and in-person chess tutor before becoming a full-time creator.
Trivia
He competed in the Amsterdam Chess Open in 2025 and the Isle of Wight Masters in 2026. He attended the Grenke Chess Festival in 2026. He has promoted the Chess Shield productivity app. He began sharing content on YouTube and TikTok in May 2025.
Family life
His full name given to him by his parents is Pietro Silke Balerna. He has represented Switzerland in chess and has been based in London, England.
Associated with
He played Anna Cramling at an event in London in February 2026.
