Hi Krishna teja, here’s some targeted feedback to help you keep climbing!
1. Consolidate your Opening Repertoire
- Black vs d4: Your recent win in the King’s Indian Four-Pawns Attack shows you’re comfortable in sharp positions. Keep studying the typical pawn breaks …c5 and e6-e5 and watch model games by strong KID specialists for plans after White plays d5.
- Black vs e4: The French Diemer-Duhm Gambit loss reveals that early material grabs (5…exf3) left your king in the centre. Instead, aim for rapid development and look for moves like …c5 or …Nf6 that contest the centre without opening files toward your king too soon.
- Suggestion: Build a “go-to” response against each main first move and rehearse the first 10–12 moves with ideas, not just memorisation. Use transposition tricks to steer games into structures you know.
2. Balance Calculation & Safety
In both PGNs below you entered highly tactical fights. When it works (first game) the result is a smooth win; when a single tactic is missed (second game) the position collapses quickly. Add a quick “king-safety checklist” to your calculation routine:
- Are all my pieces mobilised?
- What forcing moves (checks, captures, threats) does my opponent have if I push a pawn or take material?
- Can I improve the worst-placed piece instead?
3. Clock Management
Several critical decisions were taken with <10 seconds left. Try the “30-20-10 rule”: aim to have 30 sec after the opening, 20 sec entering the middlegame crisis, and 10 sec for the conversion/endgame. Practise quick tactical puzzles to speed up your pattern recognition.
4. Typical Endgames
You generally reach favourable endings but sometimes linger before converting. A weekly dose of rook-and-pawn studies will pay off. Check out the classic Lucena and Philidor positions (see Lucena position).
5. Practical Training Plan
- Monday – Tactics: 15-minute puzzle rush & annotate the first mistake you make.
- Wednesday – Openings: Review one recent game, update your notes, and play two 5|5 games starting from that opening.
- Friday – Endgames: Solve three rook-endgame studies; recreate them on a board to feel the key squares.
- Weekend: Play a longer 15|10 game and do a full self-analysis before checking the engine.
6. Recent Games for Self-Review
Replay and annotate the critical moments:
Most recent win – spot how you seized the initiative
Most recent loss – examine where development was delayed
7. Track Your Progress
Keep an eye on your peak ratings: Blitz – 2652 (2021-11-13), Rapid – 2214 (2021-07-02). For motivation, consult your activity graphs:
& .Final Thought
Your dynamic style is a big asset—just add a sprinkle of prophylaxis and endgame polish. Stay curious, keep analysing, and good luck in your next games!