Coach Chesswick
Hi Abram!
Here is some targeted, constructive feedback drawn from your latest games.
Your current strengths
- Initiative seeker – In wins versus Salvati23 and HeavyyGGP you used pawn breaks (16.c3, 3…d5!) to seize the initiative early.
- Tactical vision – Forks such as 25.Qb8+!! and the mating net 39.Rxh7# show you spot direct tactics.
- Willingness to castle opposite-sides – You create double-edged positions that give you winning chances.
Five biggest improvement levers
- Opening discipline
• In the Scandinavian loss you moved the same knight five times before finishing development.
• Against valerijs77 you chased pieces (Nb5–c3–e5) while your king stayed in the centre.
Simple rule: centre → develop → castle → only then attack. - Time management
Four recent losses were on time in equal or playable positions. After every 10 moves glance at the clock; stay above ≈3×move-number seconds. If you fall behind, simplify or repeat. - King safety in open positions
Games vs ben411303 and blas123blas collapsed because the king never castled. Remember: in an open centre an uncastled king is worth roughly a rook! - Converting big advantages
Your +10 position vs Salvati23 still took 50 moves to finish. Practise the “two-extra-pieces” technique:
a) Activate king b) Trade queens c) Create & push a passed pawn. - Defensive tactics
Losses vs SoumikBiswas_01 and valerijs77 featured back-rank/skewer motifs. Mix 10 defensive puzzles into your daily routine.
Two-week action plan
| Day | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | Play 3 rapid games, annotate every opening principle you broke. | 45 min |
| Tue / Thu | Puzzle Rush Survival + 10 defensive puzzles. | 20 min |
| Weekend | End-game trainer: rook-pawn endings & king activity drills. | 30 min |
Motivation snapshot
Your win-rate peaks early evening and dips sharply after 22:00 – log off before fatigue hits.
Track the trend
Use the daily chart to verify that the new routine is paying off.
Quick glossary refresh
- Tempo – a single move gained or lost.
- Zwischenzug – an unexpected in-between move that changes the evaluation.
- Prophylaxis – moves made to prevent the opponent’s plan.
Keep applying these ideas and you’ll break your current peak of 1082 (2023-08-11) in no time. Good luck!