Aqib Javaid Butt NM

Post‑game summary for Aqib Javaid Butt

Nice session — you produced clean attacking wins, converted material and used clock pressure well. Your short‑term rating trend is positive and strength‑adjusted win rate is slightly above 50%, which means your blitz instincts are paying off. Below are focused, practical suggestions to keep the momentum.

What you did well (recent games)

• Kingside aggression and timing — in the win vs sinchan22 you pushed f‑pawns to open lines and finished with coordinated rooks and queen. Key sequence (replayable):
• Conversion ability — when you gain material or a passed pawn you usually simplify and close the game (see the promotion and follow up vs tommy-salami).
• Practical clock play — you pressure opponents under time and win on the clock; that’s a high-value blitz skill.

Main weaknesses to fix

• Tactical oversights in complex positions — games vs strong attackers (for example Emma Richard and srdg01) show a few missed defensive resources. Slow down for a second in positions with potential forks, skewers and back‑rank threats.
• Structural concessions — avoid creating multiple isolated/weak pawns unless you get clear dynamic compensation. They often cost you in simplified endgames.
• Openings: Caro‑Kann family — your Caro data shows lower win rates. Either learn one safe line to reach comfortable middlegames or prepare concrete traps to get practical chances quickly. See Caro-Kann Defense.
• Time management — keep 10–15 seconds as a buffer for tactical complications; pre‑moves and rush moves in unclear positions lead to avoidable losses.

Concrete training plan (blitz‑friendly)

• Daily tactics: 12–20 puzzles (5–15 minutes). Focus on mating nets, forks, pins and discovered attacks.
• 3× per week: 30 minute opening study — pick one Caro‑Kann/line and learn the 3 typical pawn breaks and 2 piece plans.
• 2× per week: 20 minute endgame drills — rook endings, king + pawn races, basic queen vs rook conversions under clock.
• Weekly review: analyze 3 losses with an engine and note the single turning move in each game; write the pattern to a checklist (e.g., "Watch for back‑rank mates before grabbing pawns").
• Play one slow game (15|10 or 30|0) weekly to reinforce calculation and reduce blundering habits.

Opening action items

• Fix one Caro‑Kann line: choose a reliable subvariation and learn typical middlegame plans so you don’t get surprised early.
• Keep the London Poisoned Pawn as a shock weapon — your stats show good results there; use it selectively to steer the game into familiar territory. See London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation.
• In blitz, prefer clear strategic plans over deep move‑by‑move theory — reaching a comfortable structure will let your practical skills decide the game.

Mental & blitz habits

• If ahead: simplify and exchange pieces to reduce counterplay.
• If equal/unclear: avoid risky pre‑moves; spend an extra second to scan for opponent checks and captures.
• After a loss: take a 3–5 minute break or solve 5 light puzzles to reset focus before the next game.

30/60/90 day goals

• 30 days — complete 300 tactics and lock one Caro line into your memory.
• 60 days — halve your blunder rate in reviewed games and make simpler conversions in endgames.
• 90 days — be confident converting rook+pawn endgames and maintain a steady +10–30 rating trend.

Quick pre‑session checklist

• 1) Repeat one opening plan (2 minutes).
• 2) Solve 10 target puzzles (5–10 minutes).
• 3) Set a single goal for the session (e.g., "avoid blunders" or "+10 rating").
• 4) After each loss mark the turning move and add it to your "do not repeat" list.

Want help with next steps?

I can build a personalized 4‑week plan focused on Caro‑Kann + tactics, or analyze one specific loss move‑by‑move. Which loss should I analyze first: Emma Richard or srdg01?