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Marc Mbouano

Username: Marc-MBOUANO

Playing Since: 2025-03-21 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 759
13W / 17L / 0D
Rapid: 751
5W / 9L / 2D
Blitz: 1266
1793W / 1686L / 138D
Bullet: 867
22W / 23L / 0D

Marc Mbouano: The Blitz Maestro with a Tactical Twist

Also known by his username Marc-MBOUANO, Marc is a chess player who thrives in the world of speed chess, particularly Blitz where he’s carved out a niche as a formidable opponent. By June 2025, Marc reached an impressive peak Blitz rating of 1102, a number that reflects his rapid-fire strategic thinking and a knack for outmaneuvering opponents under intense time pressure.

Marc's journey in Blitz was nothing short of a rollercoaster — starting in early 2025 with a humble rating of 212, he rocketed up to over 1100 within a few months. His record boasts 838 wins against 752 losses and 62 draws, clearly showing he’s not afraid to take risks and fight tooth and nail for every point.

Opening Moves & Signature Styles

Marc keeps opponents guessing with a highly secretive and effective opening style aptly labeled "Top Secret", where he scored a solid 50.76% win rate over nearly 1,000 games. But he's not one-dimensional; his love for classic strategies shines through his fondness for the Italian Game and Scotch Game, boasting win rates north of 50% in both, with a cheeky 63% win rate in Scotch Game battles — talk about a spicy opening!

Strategic Play and Psychological Edge

Patience and endurance are Marc's chess allies: he averages nearly 63 moves in wins, and isn't discouraged even when down a piece, with a comeback rate of a stunning 82.85%. His tilt factor, a modest 10, suggests he's no sore loser — though, hey, even grandmasters have their "Oops" moments. His best time to flex his chess muscles? Midnight, when the world’s quiet and his brain is buzzing.

Funny Tidbit

Marc’s early resignation rate stands at just 2.04%, proving that giving up early is about as foreign to him as losing a rook to a sneaky pawn fork. If chess was a gladiator arena, Marc would be the warrior who keeps swinging that knight until the very end… or until he grabs a cup of coffee.

Recent Battles

His latest match victories include a brilliant resignation win against "DanDasc3", showcasing his prowess in the King's Gambit Declined - Falkbeer Countergambit. And let's not forget his checkmate triumph over "riteshwppp", a testament to his deadly endgame skills.

In Short:

  • Blitz peak rating: 1102
  • Favorite technique: “Top Secret” openings and tactical comebacks
  • Known for: Resilience, strategic depth, and midnight chess magic
  • Average game length: Long enough to keep you entertained (around 63 moves!)

Whether he's dazzling opponents with clever openings or rallying from behind with surgical precision, Marc Mbouano is a dynamic chess player who proves daily that the knight's moves are just as mysterious as his "top secret" strategy. Keep an eye on this rising star — he’s not just playing for points, he’s rewriting the Blitz playbook one move at a time!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
maxniklas 1W / 0L / 0D
javierchesse71 0W / 1L / 0D
monk32544 0W / 1L / 0D
taolotee 1W / 0L / 0D
vishwakb90 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Diego Garcia 5W / 6L / 0D
phinfan17 5W / 3L / 0D
ahishesh 3W / 3L / 1D
king1212l 1W / 4L / 2D
aniket1234568 2W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 864 905 751 852

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 464W / 401L / 39D 428W / 431L / 31D 68.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 987 501 448 38 50.8%
Italian Game 59 28 28 3 47.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 39 21 17 1 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense 32 15 17 0 46.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 27 15 11 1 55.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 24 13 8 3 54.2%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 21 10 10 1 47.6%
Philidor Defense 21 9 12 0 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 21 12 9 0 57.1%
Scotch Game 20 12 8 0 60.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Petrovs Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 4 0 4 0 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Advance Paulsen Main Line 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense Advance Nimzowitsch System 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 1
Losing 10 0