Feedback for Vladimir Abrosimov
What you’re already doing well
- Opening versatility. You comfortably switch between the English, Slav, Caro-Kann and even Chess 960 set-ups. This makes you hard to prepare for and shows a healthy curiosity.
- Piece activity & tactical alertness. In your recent win versus ndreeew you spotted 23.Rxb7! followed by 26.Ba3, grabbing material while maintaining initiative.
- End-game resilience. Several wins were converted after move 60, proving both patience and good practical sense when material is reduced.
Key improvement areas
- King safety in sharp structures. Losses against metamorph1 (Sicilian) and NeoTau (English) show your king becoming exposed after early pawn pushes (…h6 / g-pawn advances). Study the motif of the “hook” pawn break and the defensive resource of returning material.
- Caro-Kann middlegame plans. Defeats vs vit_rosenbaum and kingcruel reveal uncertainty once White plays the Advance Variation. Review typical ideas: …c5 break, minority attack on the queenside, and the thematic …f6 lever.
- Prophylaxis & over-extension. In several games h- and g-pawns marched before your pieces were coordinated, inviting counter-play. Ask “What is my opponent’s idea?” every move—a classic prophylaxis question.
- Calculation discipline. Missed forks and skewers appear after move 20 in both wins and losses. A daily diet of 10–15 high-quality puzzles will sharpen this.
Action plan for the next month
- Streamline repertoire. Keep the Caro-Kann but choose one reply to 1.d4 (e.g. the Slav). Depth over breadth will increase confidence.
- Tactical training. 150 puzzles (≈5 a day) focused on defensive motifs—pins, back-rank mates, and the zwischenzug.
- Focused game review. After every game pick three critical positions, annotate your thoughts, and only then consult an engine.
- End-game practice. Alternate days between rook-pawn endings and minor-piece vs pawns endings. Chess.com drills or sparring with a friend work well.
Illustrative clips
• From the win vs NDREEEW (good technique):
• From the loss to metamorph1 (king safety issue):
Your progress at a glance
Peak Daily rating: 2260 (2022-03-03)
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Next steps
Let’s schedule a training game starting from the Caro-Kann Advance position you struggled with. Message me when ready.
Keep enjoying the journey—your tactical flair and fighting spirit are valuable assets. With a tighter opening focus and a bit more defensive polish, 2100+ is well within reach!