AnabelGT WFM

Hi AnabelGT – Personalized Feedback

1. What you are already doing well

• Bullet instinct: You consistently convert early initiative into very short wins (see the 9-move miniature below). Quick pattern recognition is a clear strength.
• Comfortable repertoire: Both with White (1.b3/Nimzo–Larsen) and Black (Pirc/Old-Indian set-ups) you reach familiar middlegames almost every round, saving precious bullet seconds.
• Tactical eye: Tactics such as Qd4! in your recent win show you spot forcing continuations fast.

2. Biggest improvement levers

1. Over-extension of the f-pawn.
   Loss vs DirtyJones: 15.f5?–16.fxg6 gave Black an open h-file  →  …Rh8! Nd2! and your king was boxed in.
   • Before pushing f, ask “Can the opponent occupy e4/e5?”.
2. Time management in won endgames.
   Two recent time-outs while a pawn up show that your conversion technique is solid, but the clock kills you.
   • Premove obvious recaptures in completely won positions.
   • Practise 60-second bot endgame drills to automate K+P vs K basics.
3. Lack of repertoire variety.
   Strong opponents are beginning to mirror 1…b6 or 1…g6, steering you into symmetrical positions that neutralise your usual plans.
   • Add a second bullet weapon (e.g. 1.e4 (Scotch / Vienna)) to stay unpredictable.
4. Central tension handling.
   Games vs AsgardChesss & Vykintas1254 show that allowing …e5 or …c5 without a concrete tactic lets Black seize the initiative.
   • When you play 1.b3, be ready to hit d4/c4 early instead of f4.

3. Concrete action plan (next 10 days)

4. Key moment from your latest win

• 5.fxe5! grabbed a pawn because …Qxe5 is answered by 9.Qd4 winning the bishop.
• Good example of forcing-move calculation – replicate this discipline before every early pawn push.

5. Track your progress

• Current peak: 2262 (2024-11-11) – aim for +50 in the next four weeks.
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6. Quick reference checklist (print & keep near board)

• Before pushing f-pawn → “What sits on e4/e5 after the exchange?”
• Down to 10 s?  Premoves only captures/checks; no mouse-drags across the board.
• Symmetrical 1…b6 line → play c4/d4 early, castle, keep kingside pawns at home.
• See a hanging rook? Look for intermediate checks – your specialty!

Keep enjoying the bullet adrenaline, but sprinkle in a few slower games – your tactical talent will shine even brighter once the strategic scaffolding is rock-solid. Good luck!