Andrew clloyd Bulso

Andrew Clloyd Bulso - The Resilient Rapid Rook

Meet Andrew Clloyd Bulso, known to the chess world by his username Bulso10. Andrew is a rapid chess enthusiast who has mastered the art of resilience and comeback, even if his peak rapid rating of 489 (achieved back in March 2025) suggests there's still plenty of room for growth — but hey, nobody became a grandmaster overnight!

With over 230 rapid games under his belt (109 wins, 102 losses, and 19 draws), Andrew is an unrelenting fighter. His longest winning streak is a classy five games, but he'll admit his current losing streak of five is a humble reminder that chess is as humbling as it is thrilling.

Opening Repertoire and Style

Andrew’s favorite openings read like a well-curated mixtape of positional and tactical play. He shows a fondness for the King's Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, with win rates hovering just under 50%. Yet, his top opening for success is the surprisingly effective Van 't Kruijs Opening, boasting a stellar 75% win rate in a handful of games. Clearly, this early Dutch gambit or obscure line has Andrew’s opponents scratching their heads.

He’s also not shy about entering quirky territory, with lesser-played variations like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation — though results there suggest it might be a rockier road, sporting a modest 23% win rate.

Playing Style & Tendencies

Known for a mix of patience and caution, Andrew’s games tend to be lengthy affairs — averaging about 58 moves per win and even longer, around 65 moves per loss. He’s a true endgame connoisseur, venturing into the final 61% of his games. When playing Black, he surprisingly yields a better performance (~50% win rate) than as White (45%).

Andrew isn’t one to quit early, with a low 3.9% early resignation rate. His comeback rate is enviable — over half the time (nearly 60%), he manages to claw back after losing material, showing a fighting spirit that keeps fans and opponents on their toes.

Psychological Quirks & Quips

Is Andrew a morning person or a night owl? Well, he’s a beast around 5pm sharp, standing at a perfect 100% win rate — looks like coffee + chess = magic for him at that hour. However, don't ask him to perform well at 5am or 11pm; those times dip to a chilling 10% and 14% wins, respectively, which might explain why his current losing streak persists.

Andrew’s tilt factor is low at 6 — so when he loses, he usually politely packs up his chessboard rather than flipping tables. Wise move.

Recent Battles

Andrew’s latest victories have often ended gloriously in checkmate, demonstrating a killer instinct when the chance arises. One notable recent triumph was against grimmygim666, where he flawlessly executed a mate in a tense 60-move marathon. Yet, the scoreboard doesn’t lie — his five most recent opponents — trshiho, hunter_overpower, kathallz, kldleboss, and terza312 — have all handed him defeats, showing that the battlefield is fiercely competitive.

Fun Fact

Andrew’s winning rate is higher against lower-rated opponents — no surprise there — but when he faces above-rated challengers, things get trickier, with a steep 80% loss rate. Equal opponents? Perfect balance, with 100% wins in that tiny sample. Talk about rising to the occasion!

In short, Andrew Clloyd Bulso is the kind of player who makes you respect the game — loyal to the board, unpredictable in openings, and relentless in spirit. Whether he’s climbing the rating ladder or weathering a storm, one thing’s certain: he’s in it for the long game.