London Larry
London Larry is a Ferzia chess bot with a displayed 1700 ELO training target. Plays the London System every single game, white or black. Playable on the Basic tier with no download required.
About London Larry
Larry discovered the London System at age 40 and never looked back. He doesn't care what you play — he's going Bf4, e3, Nf3, and c3 regardless. His opening preparation ends at move 5. After that, he just tries to outplay you with solid, structural chess.
Playing style
Solid, structural London System play. Develops quickly to a stable setup, avoids early complications, and grinds. Rarely gambits material; often happy to trade into a slightly better endgame.
How to beat London Larry
- Rarely goes looking for a fight — you can play sharp, committal lines without much fear of a sudden attack.
- Defends patiently rather than counterattacking — slow, methodical buildup tends to work better than forcing tries.
- Plays it safe and avoids imbalances — you may need to create the complications yourself to get real winning chances.
- Very structure-conscious — provoke a pawn weakness early and it will matter for the rest of the game.
- Tends to steer into ECO D02 structures — review these in the opening explorer before you play.
How to interpret the displayed ELO
The number is a Ferzia training target, not an official FIDE rating or a claim that one game predicts a human result. Stockfish documents why engine ratings depend on match conditions and large samples; FIDE publishes separate regulations for ratings from registered over-the-board results. Historical-persona copy is a stylised product characterisation, not a biography.