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M. Mohsin, Suhaila WCM

Abdodi Since 2011 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
52.0%- 42.9%- 5.1%
Daily 1629 2W 0L 0D
Rapid 2036 57W 24L 5D
Blitz 2338 888W 648L 104D
Bullet 2186 7066W 5930L 681D
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Chess Progress Feedback for M. Mohsin, Suhaila

Dear Suhaila,

You've shown great effort in your recent games with commendable fighting spirit and tactical awareness. Reviewing your recent performance, here are some personalized insights to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You are comfortable with a variety of openings, including the Sicilian and English systems. You develop your pieces actively, castle promptly, and take control of the center well.
  • Attacking Play: You've demonstrated strong attacking instincts, creating threats with your queen and minor pieces, and often putting pressure on your opponent's king. This is a valuable strength moving forward.
  • Time Management: You generally maintain a healthy pace, allowing you to think through critical moves without falling too far behind on the clock.

Areas to Focus On

  • Endgame Technique: Some endgames in your losses suggest room for improvement in converting advantages and defending under pressure. Studying key endgames like king and pawn endings, rook endgames, and basic checkmating patterns will be hugely beneficial.
  • Defensive Play: Occasionally, counterattacks from your opponents exploited weaknesses in your position, especially after midgame exchanges. Focus on improving your defense by anticipating threats more proactively and reinforcing your king’s safety.
  • Strategic Planning: In a few games, transitioning from the opening to the middlegame could be smoother with clearer plans. Try to identify your opponent's weaknesses and formulate a step-by-step plan rather than moving pieces without a longer-term goal.

Suggestions for Improvement

  1. Analyze Your Key Games: Revisit your recent wins and losses. Identify moments where you missed tactical shots or strategic opportunities and learn from those positions.
  2. Endgame Drills: Spend time working through basic endgame exercises. Endgame knowledge will convert your advantages into wins consistently.
  3. Playing Solid Defense: Practice staying calm and defending accurately when under attack. Try to improve visualization of opponent threats and counterplay.
  4. Opening Repertoire: Keep refining a small set of openings so that you gain deeper understanding rather than breadth alone. Solidify your knowledge of typical plans and tactical motifs within those systems.
  5. Regular Practice: Consistency is key. Aim for a steady training routine including tactical puzzles, annotated game study, and practice games with post-game analysis.

Here is your most recent win's key tactical moment to study:

26. Kf2 e3+ 27. Qxe3 Rxe3+ 28. Kxe3 Qe7+ 29. Re5 fxe5 30. fxe5 Nxe5 31. Kd2 Qxg5+
  

This sequence shows good calculation and piece coordination. Keep aiming to deepen this skill in every game!

Keep up the good work and enjoy your chess journey!

Best regards,
Your chess coach


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