Coach Chesswick
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
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Over-extension of the f-pawn.
Loss vs DirtyJones: 15.f5?–16.fxg6 gave Black an openh-file → …Rh8! Nd2! and your king was boxed in.
• Before pushingf, ask “Can the opponent occupy e4/e5?”. -
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. -
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. -
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 hitd4/c4early instead off4.
3. Concrete action plan (next 10 days)
| Day | 15-min task | Bullet translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Do 30 puzzles/day tagged “interference” & “desperado”. | Spots Bg7 sacks against Pirc faster. |
| 4–5 | Play 10 rapid (10|0) games with 1.e4 only. | Build your “surprise” repertoire. |
| 6–7 | Endgame trainer: K+P vs K, rook vs pawn. | Fewer flag losses. |
| 8–10 | Self-annotate five bullet losses focusing on decision time per move. | Eliminate habitual 3-second “think” in obvious positions. |
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.
• Use:
• can reveal fatigue patterns (e.g. avoid marathon Fridays).
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!