Abdou Ahmed Alem CM

Hi Abdou Ahmed Alem!

At-a-glance

• Current peak:
• Typical play-time:
• Performance trend:

Your strengths

1. Attacking flair out of the London/Jobava setups. The recent win versus rook666777 featured a textbook Greek-gift idea:
   
   
   You calculated the sacrifice confidently and converted without allowing counterplay.
2. Practical use of the initiative. Games vs. Blake Salisbury and anig6 show you willingly sacrifice material for time or attack, often forcing early resignations.
3. Piece activity in semi-open positions. You consistently relocate knights to e5 / c5 / f5 and rooks to open files, creating long-term pressure.

Priority areas to improve

1. Time management. Five of the last six losses were on time despite playable (sometimes winning) positions. Treat the clock as an extra piece:
   • Aim to be above 20 s by move 25 in 60-s games; if not, simplify.
   • During opponent’s think-time, pre-scan forcing replies so moves come instantly.
   • Use the 0.1-second premove window only for forced captures/checks—avoid random pawn moves that backfire.
2. End-game technique. In the loss to newbart you reached a king-and-pawn ending that should hold, yet flagging plus inaccurate king placement (Kf6? 59…Kf6) cost the game. Spend 10 min daily on basic KP endings and rook endgames; they will also boost confidence when you trade down to save time.
3. Conversion against stubborn defense. Versus maelv_2305 you out-played Black early but let the edge slip after 23…axb6. Focus on:
   • Creating secondary weaknesses (double attacks instead of single-point pressure).
   • Keeping your queen on flexible squares; the premature 27.Qc5!? handed Black counterplay.
4. Broaden Black repertoire. Most losses with Black came from the Nimzowitsch (1…Nc6) or early …f5 lines. Consider adding a solid main-line choice (e.g. the French vs 1.e4 and the Slav vs 1.d4) to avoid unfamiliar tactical landmines and conserve clock.

Action plan for the next two weeks

Quick reminders during play

• 20-second rule: If below 20 s, trade queens or force perpetual pressure.
• Ask “What does my opponent want?” every move to cut one-move oversights.
• Endgames: centralize king first, push passed pawns second, check only last.

Motivation corner

Your attacking style already beats players 50-100 elo higher. Sharpen the clock discipline and add a rock-solid backup opening, and 2300+ is realistic this season. Keep the fire on the board—just don’t let the clock extinguish it!