Georgiy Sodol - FIDE Master (rekosheten)
Georgiy Sodol is a FIDE Master and a prolific online chess player known for a fearless, tactically sharp style and a deep love for the Daily time control. Online he goes by rekosheten. He combines classical technique with cheeky opening choices and a knack for long, grinding wins that make commentators yawn and opponents blunder.
Career snapshot and online footprint
Georgiy is a heavyweight on the server - a true marathoner with thousands of rated games. He has amassed more than 14,000 games across Blitz and Bullet alone, and he is no stranger to winning streaks and volume play. His play is both deep and relentless, which is why so many opponents end up in long endgames before Georgiy wraps things up.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: rekosheten
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Prolific online record across Blitz and Bullet - tens of thousands of moves and thousands of wins
- Longest recorded winning streak: 36 games
Playing style and strengths
Georgiy prefers longer fights and is comfortable taking games into the deep end. He plays lots of decisive games and often outlasts opponents in the endgame. Tactical awareness and resilience are hallmarks of his play. When behind, he has a remarkable comeback ability.
- Endgame frequency: high - Georgiy finishes a lot of games rather than settling for quick draws
- Average moves per win: about 62 moves, showing a taste for long battles
- Comeback rate: strong - frequently turns difficult positions around
- Best time of day to play: late evening (a player who loves burning midnight clock)
Openings and repertoire
Georgiy has a wide and unconventional repertoire. He mixes solid, classical systems with sharp and less common lines to keep rivals uncomfortable. If you like variety, studying his games is an education in eclectic but effective choices.
- As White - favorites include Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (played from move order against the Sicilian), the Amar Gambit as an offbeat surprise, and the Barnes and Four Knights when he wants a quick tactical scrap.
- As Black - often chooses Caro-Kann Defense and enjoys the Exchange and Classical lines; he also handles the Scandinavian Defense with a high win rate.
- Notable strengths: excellent results with Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation in rapid and classical online play.
Highlights and memorable stats
Georgiy has racked up performance peaks and milestones that reflect both skill and persistence. Here are a few highlights and quick facts that fans and opponents often quote back at him.
- Peak Blitz achievement: 2547 (2025-11-28)
- Peak Bullet and Daily results include major spikes at different times, reflecting versatility across speeds
- Extraordinary opening records - some lines show win rates above 80 percent in Daily and Rapid play
- Psychological edge: high comeback rate and a tilt factor that belies his calm exterior
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Fun facts and personality
Georgiy mixes seriousness with a sense of humor at the board. He enjoys surprising opponents with unusual openings and then patiently finishing them off. Fans describe his games as "educational and mildly insulting to engine evaluations."
- Nickname off the board: the endgame connoisseur
- Known to play long Daily games while simultaneously brewing a very strong cup of tea
- Typical post-win comment: a short, polite emoji followed by immediate rematch offer
How to follow Georgiy
Watch his Daily games and study his openings to learn how he builds pressure from quiet positions into crushing endgames. For aspiring players, Georgiy is a great example of how variety and volume refine skill. Search rekosheten on your platform of choice and enjoy the ride.