Player Profile: Samx Larva (LARVAOP)
Meet Samx Larva, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as it is entertaining. Known in the online chess world by the username LARVAOP, Samx has darted across the ranks with a rollercoaster ride of spectacular wins, learning losses, and countless games that speak volumes about perseverance and sharp tactical awareness.
Chess Rating & Style
Samx’s peak Rapid rating soared to a respectable 954 back in March 2021, a clear testament to their strategic prowess when given a bit of time to think. Blitz and Bullet ratings, on the other hand, hover at a lively 694 and 674 respectively—proof that quick thinking isn’t their only move but a key part of the game.
With an early resignation rate of only 2.02% and an average of 49 moves to win, Samx shows patience and tactical endurance, but be warned: their longest losing streak was a brutal 13 games, so their resilience is just as impressive.
Playing Style & Tactics
Samx’s style is a fine blend of strategy and psychological warfare. They boast a 76.73% comeback rate, proving time and again that giving up is simply not on the menu. Their win rate after losing a piece stands at a solid 44.3%—chess magic happens even when the odds look grim.
Samx loves the endgame, with an endgame frequency topping 53.54%, preferring to outmaneuver opponents in the later stages rather than relying solely on quick traps or flashy openings.
Favorite Openings
Frequently wielding the Scandinavian Defense and the ever-surprising Englund Gambit, samx keeps opponents on their toes. The Scandinavian Defense, especially in Blitz, has netted them a win rate above 54%, showing they’re no stranger to the spicy side of chess openings.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Samx’s best time of day to unleash their chess fury is 1 PM, though their “tilt factor” sits moderately at 13—so no meltdown after a bad gambit.
- White pieces favor them slightly more: a White win rate just over 50%, while Black wins hover around 47%, showing they’re equally comfortable playing defense or offense.
- Despite a high number of checkmate victories, Samx also knows how to make opponents resign—winning nearly 874 games by resignation, proving they can demoralize just as well as they can checkmate.
- One could say Samx’s “LARVAOP” evolves game by game, metamorphosing strategies and moves like a true chess butterfly.
Recent Triumph
On June 1st, 2025, Samx delivered a stunning checkmate using the Englund Gambit against AleFajas29, finishing the game with a neat queen’s strike. The quick assault, starting with 1...e5 and an early queen sacrifice, showcased Samx’s flair for bold attacks and disciplined follow-through.
Overall
Samx Larva is not your average chess player. Between bouncing back from losses and maintaining solid win streaks (with a personal best winning streak of 10 games), samx’s chess journey is a dramatic saga filled with tactical surprises, resilience, and a pinch of humor. If you ever face them on the board, buckle up—because it’s going to be a wild ride from start to checkmate.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rifkyscotihs | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| carterhahn | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| arash_tak | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| markusfungus | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| j_lai | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| melodymonroy | 13W / 0L / 0D | |
| kula1978 | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| Cam Nelson | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| kimmiekimlan | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| not0my0real0account123 | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 236 | 532 | 649 | |
| 2024 | 291 | 488 | 733 | |
| 2023 | 407 | 501 | 847 | |
| 2022 | 806 | |||
| 2021 | 726 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 260W / 231L / 9D | 231W / 259L / 12D | 55.7 |
| 2024 | 295W / 265L / 11D | 263W / 294L / 17D | 53.2 |
| 2023 | 319W / 287L / 18D | 290W / 327L / 12D | 56.6 |
| 2022 | 85W / 86L / 5D | 87W / 77L / 5D | 58.6 |
| 2021 | 330W / 318L / 14D | 320W / 340L / 10D | 53.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 268 | 130 | 135 | 3 | 48.5% |
| Englund Gambit | 157 | 79 | 73 | 5 | 50.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 70 | 34 | 32 | 4 | 48.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 67 | 31 | 35 | 1 | 46.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 67 | 31 | 33 | 3 | 46.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 56 | 25 | 29 | 2 | 44.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 55 | 22 | 32 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 44 | 21 | 19 | 4 | 47.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 43 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 41.9% |
| Italian Game | 42 | 17 | 25 | 0 | 40.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 249 | 136 | 107 | 6 | 54.6% |
| Englund Gambit | 235 | 122 | 106 | 7 | 51.9% |
| Top Secret | 147 | 77 | 69 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 132 | 52 | 77 | 3 | 39.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 106 | 57 | 48 | 1 | 53.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 84 | 45 | 36 | 3 | 53.6% |
| Scotch Game | 81 | 39 | 42 | 0 | 48.1% |
| Italian Game | 77 | 34 | 43 | 0 | 44.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 76 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 61 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 50.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van Geet Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening St George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 7 |