Player Biography: Leo Creger
Leo Creger, known on the board as TrickyTrapChess, is a National Master who has been turning online chess into an art form since 2012. He is a player who thrives in long games, with Daily chess as his preferred time control, while still maintaining a blistering bullet repertoire that has crossed the 2700 threshold at its peak. His handle says it all: trap the opponent, then smile.
Career at a Glance
Leo started his climb in 2012 and spent more than a decade building a style that is equal parts patient and punishing. His bullet career is particularly impressive, with a peak rating of 2709 (2026-09-09) reached in September 2026. The long journey has been marked by wave after wave of attacking chess, heroic comebacks, and a willingness to outlast nearly anyone in long endgames.
Playing Style and Openings
Leo's opening choices reveal a deep affection for classical and semi-open systems. He is a regular visitor to the French Defense, the Caro-Kann Defense, and a personal favorite that suits his tricky nature: the Amazon Attack, especially the Siberian Attack branch. He wins comfortably with both colors, and his high endgame frequency suggests he is never in a rush to finish the job. His comeback rate is over 83 percent, which means a lost pawn is rarely the end of the story.
Favorite Opponents
No biography of Leo is complete without mentioning his marathon rivalries. One of his most frequent opponents has been brentbennett, against whom Leo has played hundreds of games and won the majority of them. These long series are a testament to his consistency, his ability to adapt, and his endless appetite for another game.
Fast Facts
- Longest winning streak: 35 games
- Best winning hour: 23:00, fitting for a late night tactician
- Rapid and Daily results show a player who only gets stronger when allowed to think
- White win rate: 59.56 percent, Black win rate: 56.05 percent