apurwa gupta

Quick recap of the recent games

Nice run — you converted two rapid wins on 2025-11-20 and showed reliable technique in simpler endgames. The Vienna Game win is a good example of turning activity into material and then converting with rooks on open files.

Replay a key fragment here:

Opponent quick-link: irreliable.

What you’re doing well

• Converting small advantages — good endgame technique and calm play when ahead.
• Active rook play and use of open/semi-open files to create decisive threats.
• Good tactical awareness when opportunities appear — you often punish loose coordination quickly.
• Broad opening experience gives practical chances against unfamiliar opponents.

Recurring issues to fix

• Early queen sorties (Qh5/Qf3): they lose time and invite tempo gains. Prefer development first.
• Tactical oversights in complex middlegames — double-check for forks, pins and discovered attacks before capturing.
• Loose or undefended pieces after trades — pause and ask “Is this piece safe?” before recapturing.
• Time management in 10|0: critical moments were played with little time left. Reserve a few minutes for the middlegame and endgame decisions.

Concrete drills & weekly plan (4 weeks)

• Daily (15–25 min): 10 tactics (focus forks/pins/discovers) + 5 min basic rook endgames.
• 3× weekly (30–45 min): one full rapid game (10|0) + 10 minute post-mortem; one short opening study (pick a line and learn 3 typical plans). Vienna Game
• Weekly (60 min): review 3 recent games yourself, then check with engine — record one recurring mistake and target it next week.

Opening suggestions

• Simplify repertoire: choose 2–3 mainlines you like and learn the typical middlegame plans rather than many sidelines.
• If you enjoy sharp play, study the main tactical motifs and common queen checks so early queen moves don’t backfire. Scandinavian Defense
• Avoid Qh5/Qf3 unless you can name the follow-up — trade short-term activity for long-term development and king safety.

Time management tips for 10|0

• Opening (moves 1–10): 15–30s per move on average — play familiar lines quickly.
• Middlegame: keep 3–4 minutes for the critical phase; when facing a tactical position spend a bit more time to calculate.
• Endgame: if winning, simplify into a technical plan you can execute faster (activate the king, create a passed pawn).
• Practical: when the position is equal and quiet, make a safe developing move in 5–10s — don’t overthink routine positions.

Positions to study from your games

• Vienna win: study the knight incursion and how rooks invaded the second rank (moves ~20–28). Mark the moment when the opponent’s coordination collapsed.
• Loss with early queen outing: replay the opening and compare with a simple development plan (Nf3, Bc4, O-O) to see how time was lost to tempo-gaining moves.

Post-game checklist (use after every rapid)

• Write down 2 positions where you were unsure and what candidates you considered.
• Before the engine: try to find the mistake yourself. After the engine: note the main recurrence (e.g., early queen move, missed fork).
• Add one targeted exercise to next week’s training based on that recurrence.

Short-term goals (30 days)

• Cut early queen moves by 75% — only play them with a clear tactical plan.
• Add 20 minutes/week of endgame drills (rook endings, king+pawn races).
• Reduce tactical oversights by half using daily tactics and weekly game reviews.

Final note

Your rating trend and recent results show strong upward momentum — keep the small, consistent habits: daily tactics, weekly game reviews, and focused opening study. If you want, I can create a 4-week calendar or annotate one of your games move-by-move — tell me which game and I’ll prepare it.