Catherine Secopito WIM

Feedback for Catherine Secopito

Hi Catherine, I’ve reviewed your recent games and here’s some constructive feedback to help you improve your chess skills:

Strengths

• Opening Knowledge: You consistently choose solid openings such as the Petroff Defense and Queen's Pawn structures. This gives you a reliable footing early in the game.
• Positional Awareness: Your development and piece coordination are generally effective, especially your control over center squares and use of minor pieces to put pressure on your opponent.
• Attacking Play: You are not afraid to launch attacks, as seen with moves like g4 and piece sacrifices to break through. This aggressive mindset is a valuable asset.

Areas for Improvement

1. Endgame Technique: Some games transition into endgames where precision could be improved. Focus on refining basic endgame knowledge like king activity, pawn structure, and opposition to convert advantages more confidently.
2. Time Management: In several games, time usage spikes and drops abruptly. Try to keep a balanced pace — avoid spending too many seconds on early moves but be sure to allocate extra time in critical, complicated positions.
3. Tactical Calculation: A few tactical oversights, especially in middlegame exchanges and capturing choices, suggest room to enhance calculation depth. Practicing tactical puzzles regularly can boost accuracy and alertness for combinations.
4. Choosing When to Simplify: Look for opportunities to trade pieces beneficially — for example, exchanging off opponent’s active attackers or simplifying into winning endgames. Some situations favored more exchanges to consolidate an advantage.

Practical Suggestions

• Review your recent losses where you faced pressure in the late middle game — analyze critical moments and check for alternative moves that improve defense or counterattack.
• Train puzzles focused on fork, pin, and discovered attack motifs to sharpen tactical vision.
• Study key endgame positions to understand winning plans and defensive techniques.
• Play slower time controls occasionally to practice thoughtful planning and time management.

Keep up the great work! With focused effort on these areas, you’ll see steady improvement. If you'd like, I can help you analyze specific games or positions to target your training more precisely.