About London
London is the chess streamer known as TheChessaholic on Twitch. Based in London, this colorfully persistent player treats the board like a story, mixing sharp ideas with a healthy dose of humor. The channel is a friendly pit-stop for players who love long, thoughtful battles as much as a good meme between moves.
Playing Style
TheChessaholic favors deep, endgame-rich battles. Data suggests games trend toward longer sequences, with endgames making up a strong portion of play. Wins and losses accumulate in the mid-to-late stages, reflecting a patient, resourceful approach rather than quick tactical fireworks.
Opening Trends
Opening choices lean toward dynamic, resilient setups. In Blitz, the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation stands out as a frequent weapon, followed by Amazon Attack and Amar Gambit. Bullet and Rapid sessions showcase a mix of aggressive lines and solid systems, keeping openings evolving with the pace of the streamer’s mood and chat.
- Blitz highlights: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 116 games, 46W-67L-3D (WinRate 39.66%)
- Bullet highlights: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 13 games, 7W-6L-0D (WinRate 53.85%)
- Rapid highlights: Amazon Attack and similar aggressive lines appear periodically
Moments & Milestones
Notable peaks include a Blitz rating of 1611 in 2017 and a Daily rating topping 1453 in 2018. The journey is as much about growth and experimentation as it is about results, with a playful vibe that makes every game approachable for viewers.
Profile snapshot: Peak Blitz 1611 (2017-06-24), Peak Daily 1453 (2018-01-20).
Streaming & Community
Daily streams welcome chat into the process, celebrating tiny improvements and learning from missteps. If you want a friendly, occasionally cheeky take on chess and its traps, TheChessaholic is a great companion on the journey from opening to endgame.
Follow on Twitch: London | twitch.tv/TheChessaholic London
Career Snapshot
- Longest Winning Streak: 18
- Longest Losing Streak: 25
- Current Winning Streak: 0
Quick Openings Palette
Summary of opening performance across time controls shows a preference for resilient systems and occasionally sharp, tactical lines. If you want a bite-sized view, try starting with the London System family and Amar Gambit ideas during friendly runs.