Andrei Olhovik FM

Overall Performance and Recent Form

Andrei, you have an impressive history of consistent play, with a strong peak rating over the past years and a positive win rate across different openings. Your strength-adjusted win rate is just over 50%, meaning you are performing steadily against opponents of similar caliber.

Your recent rating shows some fluctuations but the long term trend remains upward, which demonstrates growth and resilience in your blitz games. Keep focusing on maintaining this upward trajectory by refining your skills and learning from each game.

Positive Aspects in Your Recent Games

• Your opening preparation is solid, especially with lines like the Sicilian Alapin Variation and Queen's Gambit Declined, where your win rates exceed 50%. This suggests good understanding and comfort in these positions.
• You effectively convert advantages especially in the middlegame and endgame, as shown in your wins where you create and capitalize on weaknesses, often leading the opponent to resign.
• Your defensive skills are reliable, allowing you to hold difficult positions and avoid quick losses.

Areas for Improvement

• Opening Variability: While you have strong openings, some lines like the Amazon Attack and London System Poisoned Pawn Variation show lower win rates (~41%). Consider revising these openings or selecting alternative lines where you feel more confident or can surprise your opponents more effectively.
• Tactical Awareness Under Time Pressure: Some recent losses were due to time pressure (e.g., losing on time in complex positions). Improving speed of calculation and making faster decisions without sacrificing accuracy could help reduce these issues.
• Endgame Technique: Though your endings are generally solid, focusing on precise endgame technique in positions with minimal material will help convert draws or closely contested games into wins.
• Handling Counterattacks: You could benefit from practicing positions where your opponent launches active counterplay, especially seen in your losses against strong opponents exploiting dynamic attacks.

Training Recommendations

• Work on quick pattern recognition by solving tactical puzzles daily, with an emphasis on common tactical motifs and calculation speed.
• Review and deepen your knowledge of the openings with lower win rates, possibly exploring newer ideas or sidelines to keep your opponents guessing.
• Analyze your recent losses to identify recurring mistakes—especially where you lost on time or positional nuances were missed.
• Practice endgames regularly to improve accuracy and confidence when the game simplifies.
• Use your%20games to review critical moments and learn alternative strategies or moves to improve your play.

Final Thoughts

Your solid foundation and continued improvement are great to see. With focused training on tactical speed, opening diversity, and endgame play, you can push your blitz rating even higher. Keep up the hard work and enjoy your games!