Spencer Thompson

About Spencer Thompson

Spencer Thompson, online crowned as SpennyThompson, is a chess streamer who loves turning blitz into theater. With a quick wit and a faster clock, he invites viewers to laugh, learn, and occasionally kibitz his latest tactical skirmishes. When the pieces start flying, Spencer is all about practical decisions, momentum, and making the audience feel like they’re right there on the 64-square battlefield.

Streaming journey

SpennyThompson began sharing his blitz battles with a growing community that thrives on fast reasoning and cheeky commentary. He treats each stream like a training session with friends, peppering analysis with humor and a friendly competitive edge. His channel is a home for quick puzzles, live games, and the occasional goofy overreaction to a daring queen sacrifice.

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Playing style

Blitz is his playground. Spencer favors a wide, adaptable toolkit that emphasizes practical decisions over theoretical perfection. He blends solid defenses (think Caro-Kann and friends) with sharp, initiative-driven ideas, often choosing lines that spark quick, human-to-human clashes rather than long, computer-perfect endings. His streams celebrate creativity, swift calculation, and the joy of outsmarting an opponent just in time on the clock.

Streaks and memorable moments

• Longest Winning Streak: 17
• Longest Losing Streak: 15
• Current Winning Streak: 1

These streaks show the embrace of blitz volatility — a rollercoaster that Spencer rides with humor and resilience.

Openings and repertoire

Spencer’s blitz repertoire is broad and practical. He’s comfortable maneuvering through a Caro-Kann backbone, a flexible London System vibe, and offbeat ideas that keep opponents honest. His openings performance reflects a willingness to mix solid defenses with sharp, punchy lines that aim to seize the initiative early. Think of it as a guitarist’s riffing on a well-known tune — familiar enough to stay in control, bold enough to surprise.

• Caro-Kann Defense
• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
• Amar Gambit and related offbeat ideas
• Slav Defense and related solid defenses

Notable moments and engagement

Beyond the boards, Spencer engages with his audience as a fellow enthusiast, sharing lessons from his games and inviting viewers to try ideas live. His streams often include quick tactical challenges, friendly banter, and a PGN-style sample of recent ideas to illustrate concepts on the fly. Here’s a small sample to illustrate the vibe:
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