Coach Chesswick
Hi BijomBom, here is your personalized training report!
📈 Quick Stats
Your current trajectory is strong: 2547 (2022-05-20) shows you already belong to the 2300+ bracket. Keep an eye on your long-term progress with
and check when you feel freshest with .✅ What you’re doing well
- Tactical alertness. In the win vs johnny_1983 you spotted 17…Bxc3! and 24…Re2! to keep the initiative. Your ability to find forcing moves is a clear asset.
- Piece activity from move one. Whether you choose 1…e5 or 1…c6, you consistently fight for the centre and develop harmoniously.
- Clock management. Several victories were decided by time; you keep practical pressure on opponents without self-destructing.
🔍 Growth opportunities
- King safety in the early middlegame.
Two recent losses feature an exposed king: Castling had been possible with 6.Nf3 or 7.Nf3, eliminating later tactics. Make “castle by move 10 unless there’s a concrete reason not to” a strict rule. - Pawn-structure judgement.
In the Caro-Kann game above, …c6–c5 came early and your own pawns became targets. Study classic structures (e.g. Carlsbad, Advance Caro pawn chain) and ask “whose pawn breaks really help?” before playing them. - Endgame conversion.
You often reach winning endings but sometimes allow counter-play (e.g., win vs MrAnnihilation where 48…g1=Q+ was correct, yet earlier 42…f3+ let the rook penetrate). Deepen your technique with daily rook-and-pawn drills – 15 min a day pays huge dividends!
🔧 Opening workshop
| Opening | Current choice | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| vs 1.e4 | …e5 & Caro-Kann (…Na6 line) | Compare your line with the main 3…Bf5. It keeps development smoother and avoids queen adventures. |
| vs 1.d4 | QGD & Tarrasch-like setups | Refresh move-order tricks: after 6…cxd4 in the Tarrasch, prepare for 9…Bb4+! ideas to keep pressure. |
| As White | 1.d4 Nf3/c4 hybrid | Add one model game each week from Kramnik or Carlsen in the same structure to widen strategic plans. |
🚀 Action plan for the next two weeks
- Review every rapid/blitz loss for 10 minutes with an engine; flag moves that violate basic principles (late castling, unnecessary pawn moves).
- Solve 20 mixed tactics a day focusing on defensive themes and the art of the zwischenzug.
- Play three 10 + 5 games per session and force yourself to use at least 5 minutes — this builds deeper calculation habits.
- Finish each session with one theoretical endgame (Dvoretsky/100 Endgames) — especially rook endings and opposite-colour bishop positions.
🌟 Motivation corner
You are already converting >60 % of dynamic positions into wins. Patch the few recurring leaks (king safety & pawn-structure) and a 2400 blitz rating is realistic. Keep enjoying the game, stay curious, and good luck at the board!