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Marc Bons

Username: mubuf

Playing Since: 2018-04-26 (Active)

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Daily: 1599
151W / 68L / 7D
Rapid: 1914
120W / 65L / 4D
Blitz: 2004
3557W / 3005L / 368D
Bullet: 2031
6699W / 6120L / 668D

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.

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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.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
extender 1W / 0L / 0D View
xtreme_6 0W / 1L / 1D View
nonodeal 1W / 0L / 0D View
erad7 1W / 0L / 0D View
puma_echo 0W / 1L / 0D View
kmc519 0W / 0L / 1D View
abdellah9s 2W / 0L / 0D View
zehpeh 1W / 1L / 0D View
pedrohba 0W / 1L / 0D View
luisalberto9 0W / 1L / 0D View
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
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202520011500YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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%
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
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