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Marco De Leonibus

marcodeleonibus Since 2020 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
48.2%- 48.6%- 3.2%
Bullet 572
353W 333L 18D
Blitz 493
3231W 3267L 190D
Rapid 820
2069W 2106L 171D
Daily 693
3W 1L 1D

Overview

marcodeleonibus is a fast-talking, faster-moving online chess player who excels when the clock is ruthless. Preferred time control: Bullet. A prolific competitor, marcodeleonibus has played thousands of blitz and rapid games and is happiest when the position and the clock both scream.

Notable peak ratings include Bullet 971 (2021-08-14) and Blitz 888 (2023-03-20). Last recorded activity was on 2026-02-27.

Playing style

Expect sharp openings, quick decisions, and a healthy mix of tactical chaos and stubborn comebacks. Highlights from the numbers:

  • Comeback rate: 60.43 percent. Losing a piece is not always the end of the story.
  • Win after losing a piece: about 43 percent. Resilience is real.
  • Early resignation rate: 7.48 percent, so games usually finish on the board.
  • Endgame frequency: 49.07 percent, which means many battles go deep into the final phase.
  • Average decisive length: wins end after roughly 55 moves, showing both tactical punch and endurance.

Psychology note: best time of day to play is listed as 05:00. If you want to catch marcodeleonibus off guard, try a sunrise challenge.

Opening preferences and strengths

marcodeleonibus favors uncompromising and offbeat openings that lead to imbalanced positions. The Amar Gambit is the signature weapon across time controls.

  • Favorite: Amar Gambit - strong win rates, especially in blitz and bullet.
  • Also often seen playing: Czech Defense, French Defense, Barnes Defense, English Opening - Drill Variation.
  • As White, the Amar Gambit and English Opening lines show solid scoring. As Black, Czech and French lines are go-to choices.

Top opening in Bullet play: Amar Gambit with a healthy win rate. If you arrive with standard book moves, expect marcodeleonibus to toss you a spicy reply.

Memorable games

marcodeleonibus has played many thrillers against familiar opponents. A representative clash to check out:

  • Blitz thriller vs a frequent rival: Blitz thriller
  • Profile for a common opponent: de30po

Quick replay sample (interactive):

Career highlights and activity

marcodeleonibus is a volume player with particular strength in faster time controls:

  • Blitz workload: well over 6,600 games logged, a testament to experience under time pressure.
  • Rapid activity is also extensive with thousands of games and many long seasonal runs.
  • Bullet is the declared favorite for speed and drama.

Want to visualize rating swings over recent years? Try this quick chart for Bullet rating trends:

Bullet Rating7607006405805202021: 6192022: 5402023: 7402025: 5722021202220232025

Fun facts

  • Most common checking piece: Queen. Expect dramatic checking storms.
  • Longest winning streak recorded: 13 games. Longest losing streak: 13 games. Peaks and valleys make for a spicy story.
  • Tilt factor: 13. marcodeleonibus is human, sometimes colorful after a bad run.
  • If you like surprises, play the Amar Gambit against marcodeleonibus and prepare for fireworks.

Where to find more

Explore opponent pages and individual games through the embedded links above. For opening study, search the Amar Gambit and the English Opening - Drill Variation to see marcodeleonibus in action.

More quick links:

  • Opponent page: dariadurach
  • Opponent page: lydia87t
  • Term: Amar Gambit

Biography last updated using games through 2026-02-27. Play smart and fast, and maybe you will be mentioned in the next update.

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