Bryan López aka LANGOSTASS
A true chess enthusiast who dances gracefully with knights and pawns across the 64 squares, Bryan López—known in the chess realms as LANGOSTASS—brings a spirited blend of determination, deep strategy, and a touch of unpredictability to every game. Starting with modest ratings in the Blitz category around 600 in 2022, Bryan's rapid climb to a stellar peak rating of 1723 by mid-2025 shows his relentless pursuit of mastery and improvement.
Bryan's favorite playground is undoubtedly Rapid chess, where he has shone brightest, reaching a peak rating of an impressive 1956 in June 2025. His skillful maneuvering isn’t limited to just one time control; whether under the ticking clock in Bullet or the more contemplative Daily format, Bryan's stats reveal a player who’s always up for the challenge, juggling over 2000 Blitz games and an astounding 5300 Bullet games with fierce competition.
Opening repertoire? Bryan doesn’t stick to one script but prefers a variety of classic and sharp lines. In Blitz, he favors the Scotch Game and Giuoco Piano, claiming a win rate around 50%! For Rapid play, his trusted companions include the trusty Alapin Sicilian Defense and the aggressive Three Knights Opening, boasting a rapid 85% win rate there—a remarkable weapon in his arsenal.
Not one to shy away from psychological warfare, Bryan has perfected the art of comebacks with a 79% comeback rate, showing nerves of steel when the stakes are high. He's also a resilient tactician, boasting a 42% chance of clinching wins even after losing a piece—because why give up when you can turn the tables?
When it comes to competition, LANGOSTASS has met thousands of opponents, some repeatedly. Despite a tough reunion with the formidable war_machine12345, where his win rate hovers just above 31%, he holds a 100% win record against turton24. Talk about selective dominance!
Bryan’s games often unfold like epic stories — lasting around 66 moves on average — with his endgame play showing his gritty determination. Despite a tilt factor of 29 (yes, even the best get fiery now and then), he keeps pushing forward, mostly playing his best chess in the morning hours around 10:00.
Brilliant, bold, and never boring—Bryan López keeps proving that chess isn’t just a game, it’s a full-contact sport for the mind. Whether you’re a budding player or a grandmaster, this is one opponent who won’t just play the moves—he'll play with heart.
Recent Highlights
June 9, 2025: A graceful victory over War_Machine12345 in a Vienna Game, showcasing brilliant tactical prowess and forcing resignation after a fierce battle.
June 8, 2025: A masterclass in the Caro-Kann Panov Attack, effortlessly outmaneuvering opponents and winning by resignation or on time—in various brutal blitz matches.
Style & Strategies
- Favored time control: Rapid
- Early resignment rate: 3.79% (a sign of good sportsmanship or maybe impatience?)
- Average moves per game: ~67 — no quick checkmates here!
- White pieces win rate: 47.03%, Black pieces win rate: 43.69%
- Preferred opening choices blend classical finesse with tactical flair: Scotch, Giuoco Piano, Alapin Sicilian, among others.
"Chess is a battle, but Bryan fights with a wink and a smile."
Positive Highlights from Your Recent Games
Bryan, your recent rapid games showcase several strong points that have contributed to your success and steady rating climb:
- Opening Choice: Your preference for openings like the Four Knights Game and the Scandinavian Defense shows good variety and a solid understanding of classical principles. Notably, your performance in gambits such as the Amar Gambit and Barnes Defense is strong, with win rates above 60%.
- Endgame Technique: In your wins, especially against players rated around 1900-1950, you demonstrated excellent technique converting advantages into wins, patiently maneuvering rook and pawn endgames.
- Time Management: Your clock usage in the recent wins indicates balanced time investment per move, avoiding time trouble while maintaining quality moves.
- Improved Tactical Awareness: Your games reveal good tactical sequences and exchanges, winning material or gaining positional edges, as seen in critical middle game moments.
- Consistent Rating Progress: Your rating trend over 6 months shows a positive slope (~68.8), with overall gain of 241 points, reflecting consistent improvement at a rapid pace.
Areas for Improvement
While your results are solid, some aspects could be refined to further boost your level:
- Handling Complex Positions: Losses suggest some difficulties in complex, sharp positions like the Italian Game variations or when facing aggressive gambits. Focus on deepening your understanding of these lines and practicing calculating critical variations.
- Opening Stability: Your win rate in the Four Knights Game dips below 35%. Study key plans and traps in this opening to improve confidence and conversion in these games.
- Defensive Play: Some losses stemmed from being caught in tactical sequences. Work on defensive tactics drills to sharpen spotting threats earlier.
- Consistency in Midgame Transitions: Transitioning from opening to middlegame could be smoother, especially in balancing piece activity and pawn structure management under pressure.
- Draw Management: Although draws are less frequent, improve in recognizing when to push for winning chances versus consolidating a draw.
Recommended Focus Areas
To continue your upward trajectory, consider emphasizing these in your training and play:
- Review and practice key opening repertoires, especially the Four Knights Game, by studying master games and theory updates.
- Train tactical exercises focused on defending and counterattacking under pressure.
- Analyze your recent losses to identify recurring mistakes or misjudgments in critical moments.
- Practice endgame studies regularly to maintain your ability to convert advantages efficiently.
- Play training games incorporating time controls similar to your rated rapid games to enhance practical decision-making speed.
Looking Ahead
Your recent rating progress and solid win/loss record demonstrate that you’re on a clear path of growth. Keep building on your strengths and addressing improvement areas to sustain rating gains and improve your competitive results. Remember to balance analysis of your own games with active study of openings and endgames to maximize your development.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| war_machine12345 | 45W / 86L / 16D | View Games |
| Jose Riverol | 0W / 127L / 5D | View Games |
| Benjamin Martello | 11W / 54L / 5D | View Games |
| romina13031993 | 34W / 5L / 4D | View Games |
| Alvaro Ruggiero | 4W / 35L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1544 | 1728 | 1922 | 1499 |
| 2024 | 1541 | 1503 | 1699 | 1193 |
| 2023 | 1401 | 1313 | 1602 | 1086 |
| 2022 | 861 | 1100 | 1222 | 1092 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 413W / 335L / 47D | 408W / 338L / 49D | 75.3 |
| 2024 | 744W / 672L / 125D | 697W / 730L / 100D | 73.0 |
| 2023 | 1023W / 1044L / 121D | 963W / 1113L / 113D | 67.8 |
| 2022 | 532W / 626L / 61D | 457W / 700L / 59D | 63.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 575 | 292 | 258 | 25 | 50.8% |
| Scotch Game | 416 | 200 | 198 | 18 | 48.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 345 | 161 | 169 | 15 | 46.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 189 | 87 | 99 | 3 | 46.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 167 | 82 | 75 | 10 | 49.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 166 | 76 | 83 | 7 | 45.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 154 | 70 | 78 | 6 | 45.5% |
| French Defense | 150 | 69 | 74 | 7 | 46.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 135 | 49 | 78 | 8 | 36.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 130 | 55 | 68 | 7 | 42.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 266 | 125 | 117 | 24 | 47.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 184 | 84 | 96 | 4 | 45.6% |
| Unknown | 183 | 80 | 95 | 8 | 43.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 180 | 77 | 88 | 15 | 42.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 176 | 83 | 82 | 11 | 47.2% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 137 | 69 | 64 | 4 | 50.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 125 | 63 | 54 | 8 | 50.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 109 | 51 | 50 | 8 | 46.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 106 | 46 | 54 | 6 | 43.4% |
| Four Knights Game | 105 | 46 | 48 | 11 | 43.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 55 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 47.3% |
| Scotch Game | 40 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 55.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 31 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 54.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 27 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 27 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 48.1% |
| Four Knights Game | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 34.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.8% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGD: Falkbeer, Marshall/Nimzowitsch, 4.dxc6 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Scotch Game | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Unknown Opening* | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 1 |
| Losing | 29 | 0 |