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What you did well

Your recent rapid games show a strong attacking instinct and good king-side activity. You have a knack for opening lines when you sense a chance to unleash pressure, and you were able to convert a promising attack into a decisive finish in at least one game.

• Sharp sense for tactical opportunities and coordinating pieces on open files, which helped you finish with a dramatic mating sequence in your latest win.
• Comfort with dynamic, double-edged positions where you seize initiative and keep your opponent on the defensive.
• Resourcefulness in complicated middlegames, finding forcing moves and maintaining pressure even when the position becomes messy.

Areas to improve

• Endgame technique: when you gain material or a clear edge, practice simplifying to clean, won endgames or choosing safe continuations rather than continuing complex attacking lines that invite counterplay.
• Calculation discipline: in sharp moments, identify a few forcing lines and compare alternatives before committing, to reduce the chance of missing a defensive resource for your opponent.
• King safety and prophylaxis: keep an eye on back-rank and timing threats; consider tucking the king safely earlier in the middlegame when you’re not already in full attack mode.
• Opening consistency: your dynamic choices are exciting, but building a compact repertoire with clear middlegame plans can reduce risk in fast time controls.
• Time management: aim for steady, purposeful thinking in the opening and early middlegame, setting a small 2–3 move plan to avoid spending too long on non-critical moves.

Opening strategy and game plan

• Know the core plans after the first eight moves: central control, piece development, and king safety.
• For each chosen opening, have a simple plan you can apply even in rapid games, so you don’t get lost in heavy theoretical branches.

Practice plan for the next 2 weeks

• Daily tactical work: 15–20 puzzles focusing on forks, pins, and discovered attacks that appeared in your games.
• Game review: pick two rapid games each day and identify one crucial decision point plus an alternative plan you could have used.
• Endgame drills: study basic rook endings and king activity to improve conversion in simple scenarios.
• Openings study: consolidate your top 1–2 lines for each favored opening and create quick reminders of typical middlegame ideas.
• Practice games with a plan: in 3 longer practice games per week, aim to execute your endgame plan and not just chase material.

Progress check and quick references

Track your improvement by focusing on the moments that decide games: a clear plan after the opening, accurate exchanges in the middlegame, and clean endgames. Keep a short log after each session or game to capture one thing you did well and one thing to improve. For quick access, you can refer to your recent games and practice notes as needed. arkiole

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