Coach Chesswick
Quick summary
Nice cluster of blitz wins — you create imbalances, open lines toward the enemy king, and finish actively. Your 3–6 month trend shows clear improvement even if the last month dipped slightly.
What you did well
- Consistent attacking mindset: you repeatedly open files and bring rooks and queen into decisive action.
- Tactical accuracy in sharp positions — sacrifices and forcing moves were well timed and converted.
- King‑side play and pawn storms: you used pawn advances (f/g pushes) to pry open the opponent’s structure and create mating nets.
- Strong conversion: when your opponent's counterplay appeared, you prioritized forcing lines and kept initiative.
- Repertoire depth: you’re comfortable in many structures and can switch plans mid‑game.
Recurring weaknesses to fix
- Some wins depend on the clock (time wins). Work on converting positions cleanly so you’re not reliant on flagging.
- Occasional central pawn breaks from opponents (…d3/…d4) gained too much space. Aim to neutralize those breaks or trade them when they become dangerous.
- Lower win rate in some quiet lines (Caro‑Kann Exchange, English Agincourt). Those positions demand strategic patience rather than tactical fireworks.
- Transitions: sometimes you trade into endgames that reduce your winning chances. Prefer trades that preserve an outside passed pawn or active pieces.
Concrete practice plan (2–4 weeks)
- Daily tactics (20–30 puzzles): focus on discovered attacks, sacrifices to open files, and mating patterns.
- Two weekly longer games (15+10): force yourself to convert positions without relying on time pressure.
- One opening session per week (30–45 minutes): pick a weaker opening from your stats and learn 3–4 typical plans and a trap.
- Analyze 3 wins and 3 losses with engine + self‑commentary: note why a plan worked or failed and what you missed.
- Endgame drills: rook+pawn basics, queen vs rook practice — these often decide blitz finishes after tactical melees.
Practical blitz tips
- Pre‑select a simple plan in the opening so you save time for tactics later (e.g., castle king‑side and play for g‑file).
- When ahead, simplify into winning endgames — trade pieces when it improves your pawn structure or creates a passed pawn.
- Don’t rely on “hope chess” vs low‑time opponents; play strong, concrete moves that finish the job.
- Keep an eye on opponent counterplay: neutralize pawn breaks early or trade the piece that enables the break.
Targeted drills
- Tactics: two‑ and three‑move combinations with checks and sacrifices (10–15/day).
- Pattern training: queen + rook batteries, back‑rank mates, and common mating nets.
- Endgame: convert rook + passed pawn endings and practice defense of queen vs rook (20 minutes/week).
- Opening: make a 1‑page plan sheet for one weaker opening and review it before playing.
Example winning sequence — study on the board
This run from your recent game shows how you opened lines and coordinated queen + rooks to force decisive outcomes. Replay it to see the decisive tactics and where the opponent’s defense collapsed.
Opening study suggestions
- King’s Indian (E91): keep studying pawn breaks and typical sacrificial motifs for kingside attacking plans.
- Caro‑Kann and English Agincourt: focus on typical pawn breaks and piece plans — these quieter lines need strategic clarity rather than tactical blunders.
- Practice one model game per opening and extract 3 recurring plans to memorize — this saves time in blitz and reduces mistakes.
Next steps this week
- Pick one weak opening and create a single‑page plan + 3 model games.
- Do 50 mixed tactics + 10 endgame puzzles before your next blitz session.
- Run two engine‑assisted post‑mortems on losses to find recurring defensive errors.
Want more help?
- I can annotate 2 recent games move‑by‑move with concise, practical comments.
- I can build a 4–6 move mini‑repertoire for one opening (Caro‑Kann or English) with plans and traps.
- I can prepare a 7‑day blitz training schedule tailored to your time and goals.
Tell me which option you want and I’ll prepare it.
Quick references
- Opponent from one game: aza_chess_arena
- Opponent from another: nobody