Speedrun Account For GM Krikor - Blindfold Games GM

Overall Performance

Your recent games show a strong winning rate, with a strength adjusted win rate of around 71%. Over the past 6 months, you've achieved a significant rating increase of 201 points, indicating solid improvement and effective play. However, be mindful of the recent 1-month trend which shows a slight negative slope, suggesting a temporary dip in form or some inconsistency that you may want to address to maintain momentum.

Game Review: Recent Win

In your most recent winning game against DaleGas-Tete, you employed the Steinitz Defense in the Ruy Lopez, indicating comfort with classical openings.

• You demonstrated good opening preparation and exchanged pieces favorably early on.
• Your central control and pawn structure (using the e5 break effectively) forced your opponent into a passive position.
• The transition to an endgame was well handled, with accurate rook maneuvers and king activity improving your winning chances.
• Maintaining pressure and capitalizing on opponent's pawn weaknesses led to their resignation before material loss.

Consider keeping up this precise technique, especially focusing on smooth transitions from the opening to endgame phases.

Game Review: Recent Loss

Your recent loss against AndrewZwolf featured the Scotch Game, an opening known for tactical and open play.

• Early exchanges left you with slightly weakened pawn structure and passive pieces.
• The opponent capitalized on your reduced activity by infiltrating with rooks and queen along open files and diagonals.
• There was an important moment where your rook positioning became vulnerable to enemy pawns advancing effectively.
• Despite fighting through the middle game, your opponent’s more active pieces and better pawn structure sealed the game.

To improve in similar games, focus on piece activity after exchanges and guard key squares against opponent's incursion. Avoid passivity especially in open tactical positions.

Opening Insights

Your opening choices include the Ruy Lopez Steinitz defense, Scotch Game, and various Sicilian lines. These complex openings demand solid understanding to handle sharp lines and imbalances.

• Continue deepening your knowledge of these openings to enhance familiarity with typical plans and structures.
• Analyze critical midgame positions where opening theories transition to strategic battles and tactical opportunities.
• Practice managing pawn structures that arise from these openings, as your games indicate that pawn weaknesses can be decisive.

Areas for Focus & Improvement

• Endgame Technique: Your wins show good practical endgame skills, so keep sharpening your technique with typical rook and pawn endgames.
• Transitioning from Opening to Middlegame: Ensure smooth development and piece coordination to prevent giving opponents targets or initiative.
• Handling Tactical Openings: In openings like Scotch and Sicilian, improve tactical alertness to avoid pitfalls especially in open and sharp positions.
• Maintain Consistency: Address the recent downward rating trend by reviewing your losses carefully to identify common mistakes or moments of inaccuracy.
• Time Management: Some games indicate time pressure; practicing balanced time usage in blitz will aid decision quality.

Summary

You are clearly progressing well with a positive rating trajectory and strong results. Continue focused study on your preferred openings and concentrate on improving consistency and conversion in critical positions. With practice on tactical awareness and smooth transitions in your games, your performance can keep improving steadily.

Keep enjoying your chess journey and happy training!