About Marc Bons
Marc Bons is a chess streamer who blends entertaining commentary with clear analysis. Known for his friendly demeanor and quick-witted humor, he makes complex positions feel approachable for players at all levels. A regular presence in the online chess scene, Marc often streams daily, turning every game into a friendly learning session and a bit of storytelling.
His content spans live games, tactics, and playful banter with his community. Marc’s goal is to nurture curiosity, spark laughter, and help viewers improve at their own pace. He proudly carries the banner of accessible, fun chess for everyone.
Preferred time control is Daily, and the stream is as much about vibes as it is about boards.
Streaming Career
Marc built a welcoming channel around thoughtful analysis and engaging chats. He treats each stream like a workshop where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities, and better moves are celebrated with a cheer. Viewers come for the teaching, stay for the jokes, and leave with a new set of ideas to try on the board.
- Daily streams that mix game analysis, training ideas, and storytelling
- Interactive sessions where chat helps steer the discussion
- Humor that keeps the learning pressure light and enjoyable
Playing Style and Openings
Marc favors dynamic, practical play with a taste for sharp lines and clever ideas. He experiments with a variety of openings, keeping opponents on their toes and his audience engaged. When the moment calls for it, he isn’t afraid to dip into spicy gambits to spark excitement and teach resilience.
- Amar Gambit [[Link|opening|Amar Gambit]]
- Sicilian Defense [[Link|opening|Sicilian Defense]]
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit [[Link|opening|Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit]]
- French Defense [[Link|opening|French Defense]]
- Caro-Kann Defense [[Link|opening|Caro-Kann Defense]]
Notable Moments
Fans remember Marc for turning tense positions into teachable moments with a wink. He often riffs on why a risky line paid off or how a calm, precise sequence saved a game, proving that chess is as much a mental sport as a social one. And yes, there have been surprise checkmates delivered with a grin and a quick quip about the board gods approving the tactic.
Get in touch
Join the community and follow Marc Bons for more streams, clips, and lessons. Stay connected through his profile and occasional highlights that distill the best moments.
- Profile: Marc Bons
- Rating insights:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| albertoor | 48W / 24L / 5D | View Games |
| Lazaro Alvarez Carrasco | 32W / 21L / 3D | View Games |
| watmax | 36W / 15L / 3D | View Games |
| sarmageddon | 23W / 14L / 4D | View Games |
| HuuGoo123 | 13W / 19L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2001 | 1954 | 1925 | |
| 2024 | 1843 | 1809 | 1659 | |
| 2023 | 1943 | 1785 | 1565 | |
| 2022 | 1788 | 1873 | 1526 | |
| 2021 | 1878 | 1774 | 1526 | |
| 2020 | 1918 | 1672 | 1523 | 1599 |
| 2019 | 1713 | 1730 | 1500 | 1603 |
| 2018 | 1766 | 1716 | 1522 | 1607 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 714W / 663L / 79D | 667W / 695L / 94D | 78.2 |
| 2024 | 235W / 197L / 28D | 202W / 223L / 31D | 74.2 |
| 2023 | 209W / 172L / 29D | 199W / 187L / 27D | 75.4 |
| 2022 | 88W / 84L / 8D | 89W / 81L / 9D | 68.6 |
| 2021 | 430W / 361L / 34D | 399W / 389L / 35D | 71.9 |
| 2020 | 764W / 646L / 75D | 721W / 674L / 67D | 71.8 |
| 2019 | 1590W / 1186L / 146D | 1492W / 1286L / 136D | 71.2 |
| 2018 | 1441W / 1152L / 116D | 1357W / 1238L / 117D | 69.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 522 | 270 | 221 | 31 | 51.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 331 | 179 | 125 | 27 | 54.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 313 | 158 | 136 | 19 | 50.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 269 | 140 | 120 | 9 | 52.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 246 | 140 | 90 | 16 | 56.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 235 | 134 | 93 | 8 | 57.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 230 | 108 | 110 | 12 | 47.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 197 | 103 | 83 | 11 | 52.3% |
| French Defense | 180 | 104 | 66 | 10 | 57.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 169 | 79 | 84 | 6 | 46.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1182 | 637 | 496 | 49 | 53.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 755 | 417 | 294 | 44 | 55.2% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 678 | 330 | 311 | 37 | 48.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 667 | 320 | 321 | 26 | 48.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 515 | 269 | 221 | 25 | 52.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 460 | 238 | 204 | 18 | 51.7% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 406 | 189 | 196 | 21 | 46.5% |
| French Defense | 386 | 181 | 189 | 16 | 46.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 377 | 181 | 180 | 16 | 48.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 367 | 174 | 173 | 20 | 47.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 65.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 94.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Unknown | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 22 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |