Hi Constantius Leonardo Pratama đź‘‹
You are playing exciting, resource-rich chess and have recently reached 2603 (2023-06-21). Let’s build on that momentum!
1. Opening phase – aim for “healthy” positions
- With White you often start with 1 d3, 1 h4 or early queen sorties. While these surprise opponents, they also delay centre control and development (see the loss vs NxCheeseGuy where 4…Bb4+ punished your slow setup). Try adding one classical main line to your repertoire (e.g. Queen’s Gambit or Italian) so you can default to solid positions when surprise value is low.
- With Black you like the …a5/…b5 ideas (A40, Modern Defence, etc.). The gambit spirit is great, but sometimes you fall behind in development. In the win vs cumabl your early …a5 b5 worked only because White cooperated. Study a backbone defence such as the Queen’s Gambit Declined or the Caro-Kann so you can switch to something stable when needed.
- Recommendation: create a three-layer repertoire—(1) a mainline, (2) a surprise line, (3) an emergency ultra-solid system.
2. Time management – convert the clock from enemy to friend
Five of the eight listed losses were on time. In several games you still had completely playable positions (e.g. vs ClassyEl, ameetghasi100). Practical tips:
- Use the opening phase to gain time: play your pet line quickly and bank 20–30 seconds.
- At move 20 do a “clock health check”. If below opponent by 30 sec or more, simplify the position or speed up.
- Train with increment games (3 + 2) so every move rewards you with time back.
3. Tactical alertness
You spot tactics well (28.Rxg6+!! vs Der_Balak_3Halak was beautiful) but also miss counter-shots (7…Qxd5!! in your loss to NxCheeseGuy). Daily routine:
- 10 rated “Puzzle Rush” attempts per week.
- In analysis, label every move “check, capture, threat” to ingrain the scanning habit.
- Keep a personal “tactic diary” of motifs you missed (forks, skewers, deflections).
4. Endgame & conversion
Many of your wins come from opponents’ flags rather than checkmate or technical conversion. Strengthen endgame fundamentals so you can finish efficiently when the clock is low:
- King & pawn vs king;
- Basic rook endgames (Lucena, Philidor);
- Opposite-colour bishop positions.
5. Recent instructive game
Review the critical moments annotated below. Focus on centralisation and piece activity after you equalise out of the opening.
6. Performance trends
Your strongest hours and best days to play:
Next-week training plan
- Day 1-2: build main-line repertoire files (Italian & QGD) – 1 hour each.
- Day 3-4: 30 min tactical puzzles + 30 min endgame table-base study.
- Day 5: play 10 games 3 + 2 focusing on clock management.
- Day 6: analyse two wins and two losses (no engine first pass).
- Day 7: rest / light chess video.
Stay disciplined, keep the fighting spirit, and your rating climb will continue. Good luck!