Reyson Ricardo Rodríguez Basulto — FIDE Master (Reyson01)
Reyson Ricardo Rodríguez Basulto, known online as Reyson01, is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with in fast time controls. A bullet specialist with a taste for sharp openings and long, grinding endgames, Reyson combines a cheeky sense of humor with serious chess craft.
Quick highlights
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Strong at comebacks and tactical resourcefulness
- Notable edge in long endgames and deep decisive battles
- Peak bullet showing: 2475 (2024-10-11)
Trend visual (bullet rating 2020 to 2024):
Playing style and strengths
Reyson blends tactical intuition with endgame persistence. Opponents describe games as roller coaster rides where a sudden tactical blow can turn a desperate position into a win. Key traits include:
- Endgame focus: plays long, technical finishes often exceeding 60 moves
- High comeback ability: frequently recovers from worse positions
- Psychological resilience: solid under pressure in fast games
- Favorite hours: often dangerous late night and early morning sessions
Openings and signature lines
Reyson enjoys offbeat and aggressive systems as well as some classical surprises. Popular and successful choices include:
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — a potent white setup Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation
- Amar Gambit — double edged and fun Amar Gambit
- King's Indian Attack — consistent attacking plans as White King's Indian Attack
- When Black, Reyson is comfortable meeting aggression with pragmatic Sicilian and Barnes Defense ideas
Notable rivalries and records
Reyson has a few go-to opponents and some lopsided matchups. The most-played adversary is bjerkagon, a recurring rival:
- Most played opponent: bjerkagon — head to head roughly 35 games, heavily in Reyson's favor
- Longest winning streak: 11 games
- Longest losing streak: 11 games
Reyson is happiest when the board is chaotic and clocks are ticking.
Memorable game sample
A taste of Reyson's tactical appetite. Interactive viewer below includes a short classic opening sequence and can be replayed move by move.
Replay:
Full featured match example: Thriller vs bjerkagon
Fun facts and coachable notes
- Average decisive game length is long, so endurance training helps.
- Excellent at turning material deficits into wins. Practice converting small edges to avoid unnecessary complications.
- Top weekday and hour windows indicate peak performance times. Schedule important games accordingly.
Want to study a specific opening Reyson uses a lot? Try the Amar Gambit or the Colle setup first and expect fireworks.
Explore more
- Player profile: Reyson01
- Study recommended: Amar Gambit and Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation
Whether you are preparing to face Reyson or inspired to emulate the playstyle, expect fast tactics, long fights, and a few laughs along the way.