Benjamin Bok

Benjamin Bok is a Dutch Grandmaster who has built something rare in chess: a genuine streaming career alongside a serious playing career. Born in 1995, he earned his GM title in 2014 and at his peak was the second-ranked player in the Netherlands and 50th in the world.

Bok now streams regularly on both Twitch and Kick, offering daily chess content, analysis sessions, and interactive games with his audience. He brings a no-nonsense, grandmaster-level perspective to streaming that makes his channel especially valuable for improving players who want real insights, not entertainment fluff.

He is also an active chess coach and offers coaching courses through his website at bokchess.com. His teaching reputation is strong, built on the same honest and direct approach he brings to streaming. Students get genuine GM-level feedback without the ego that sometimes comes with it.

Bok occasionally provides commentary on Hikaru Nakamura's streams and has been a participant in various online chess events. He is based in St. Louis, one of the strongest chess hubs in the United States, and has competed in major US events including the US Chess Championships.

For anyone looking for a Dutch GM who plays seriously, streams consistently, and teaches with clarity, Benjamin Bok is one of the most complete chess content creators active today.