About London_Is_Crap
London_Is_Crap is an aggressive, endgame-loving online chess player known for creative gambits and a taste for unexpected positions. Prefers Rapid time controls and mixes cheeky opening choices with serious tactical awareness. Fans and foes alike know this username for long, decisive games and a tendency to score memorable comebacks.
- Username: London_Is_Crap
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Signature trait: long, decisive games and high endgame frequency
Recent peak performances include impressive highs across time classes, such as 2719 (2026-01-27) and 2156 (2025-12-31), showing a player who can spike quickly and keep opponents guessing.
Playing Style and Strengths
London_Is_Crap combines tactical sharpness with stamina. Games go long, and that is where this player often shines. They do not resign early and are comfortable converting advantages deep into the endgame.
- Endgame frequency: high — many wins come after long maneuvering
- Avg decisive game length: roughly 84 moves
- Avg move of first capture: around move 7
- Strong comeback ability: excels at turning around bad positions
- Best time to play: around 21:00
Opening Repertoire (quick guide)
Opens with a mix of unconventional and classical lines. Comfortable as White and Black and willing to employ gambits to unsettle opponents.
Rapid highlights
- Australian Defense — perfect record in recent Rapid play
- Sicilian lines — active and varied, including Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo and Four Knights Cobra
- QGD 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 — effective contra-counterplay
Blitz & Bullet favorites
- Blitz: Catalan (closed and open), Diemer-Duhm Gambit and many Sicilian flavors
- Bullet: Amar Gambit, London System Poisoned Pawn, Modern setups — surprise value is high
Streaks, Opponents and Records
London_Is_Crap has enjoyed long hot streaks and a busy schedule across time controls. The player has faced several regular opponents and keeps a competitive edge in head to head matchups.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Longest losing streak: 5 games
- Current losing streak: 1 game
- Most played opponent: Dear-Ken-Im-In-Pieces — several meetings and a close overall record
- Notable head-to-head: multiple wins vs pancser1987 and mixed results vs nikujaku98
Sample Game
Here is a short illustrative game fragment to show the style — bold openings, long fights and practical endgame play.
Notable Trends and Practical Tips
Study themes that work well against London_Is_Crap: avoid falling for early gambits unless you are prepared to navigate long endings. The player performs best in long, technical battles and shows strong resilience after losing material.
- Comeback rate: very high — do not underestimate late-game resourcefulness
- Win rate when first to check: elevated — initiative matters
- Tilt factor: modest — usually keeps composure, but momentum swings are possible
Career Snapshot and Visuals
Rapid is the focus area and recent months show clear improvement and activity. Use the chart below to track recent Rapid form.
For quick reference, peak ratings and recent form are sprinkled through this profile, such as notable Blitz and Rapid peaks like 2719 (2026-01-27) and 2156 (2025-12-31).
Fun Facts
- Plays a lot of dramatic gambits in Bullet and Rapid for the entertainment value
- Delivers many queen checks; the queen is the most common checking piece in analyzed games
- Favorite first moves vary by year; both d4 and e4 appear heavily in recent play
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