Coach Chesswick
Hi aadhya98! Here’s some personalized feedback based on your recent blitz games.
What you’re doing well
- Dynamic, forward-looking play: In many wins you willingly push pawns to grab space (e.g. 16.d4 against the French and 18.g4 in the QGA). This keeps the initiative and puts decisions to your opponent.
- Handling of open files & rooks: A recurring pattern in your victories is rapid occupation of open files with doubled rooks, then swinging them laterally for tactical blows—excellent blitz technique.
- Resilience in difficult positions: Several wins were achieved from roughly equal or even slightly worse middlegames, showing good practical calculation under time-pressure.
Key growth areas
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Time management:
A noticeable percentage of your recent losses were on time while still fighting positions. Make a conscious decision around move 15 to stop “searching for the best move” and instead aim for a good, safe move every 3–4 seconds. Blitz rewards consistency over perfection. -
King safety & prophylaxis:
In the Alapin loss versus GoingIPO you allowed a …Bxh2⁺ shot that exploded your kingside: Before advancing 13.d4 consider asking, “What are Black’s attacking pieces and squares?” A single consolidating move such as 13.Nbd2 or 13. Rd1 could have prevented the tactic without losing momentum. -
Conversion in technical endgames:
Games where you were up material occasionally drifted (or even reversed) because pawns were left on their starting squares too long. Focus on outside passed pawn concepts and the principle of two weaknesses.
Opening snapshot
- With White: You alternate between 1.e4 (Alapin, Advance French, Giuoco) and 1.d4 (QG structures). Good variety—keep sharpening one line in each to save clock time.
- With Black: Semi-Slav/Slav against 1.d4 and flexible …c5 systems versus 1.e4 suit your style. Consider adding one solid fallback (e.g. French Defense) for days when you want less hand-to-hand tactics.
Training plan (4-week mini-cycle)
| Focus | Weekly target | Tool ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Tactics: pins & discovered attacks | 120 positions | Custom puzzle rush, filter rating 2200-2600 |
| Endgame technique | 3 annotated master games | Capablanca & Karpov rook-endgames |
| Practical blitz drills | 10 games under 2 minutes vs engine @-3 depth | Focus exclusively on playing fast safe moves |
| Opening refresh | One “powerbook” line per side each week | Memorize key ideas, not moves |
Progress trackers
Drop these charts onto your profile to visualize when you’re performing best:
Quick reference
- Your blitz peak: (keep chasing new highs!)
- Glossary link examples: zwischenzug, opposition