Jennifer Perez Rodriguez WGM

Coaching Feedback for Jennifer Perez Rodriguez

Hi Jennifer,

You've been playing some solid games recently with notable wins that showcase your ability to capitalize on opponent inaccuracies and finish effectively. Here are some constructive suggestions based on your recent play to help you continue growing:

Strengths:

• Opening Knowledge: You have a good grasp of popular openings such as the Four Knights and Vienna Game which helps you build playable positions from the start.
• Tactical Awareness: Your wins demonstrate strong tactical vision, especially in closing out games when you gain material advantage.
• Endgame Technique: You handle critical endgame moments well, maintaining pressure and converting winning chances efficiently.

Areas to Improve:

• Positional Planning: In some losses, there were opportunities to reinforce your position rather than engaging in premature exchanges. Try to spend a bit more time understanding your opponent's plans and improving your pieces' coordination.
• Handling Defensive Positions: When facing stronger pressure or less favorable positions, focus on creating counterplay or simplifying into safer endgames rather than immediate risky tactics.
• Time Management: Although you generally manage your clock well, make sure to allocate sufficient time to critical moments early in the middle game to avoid rushed moves under time pressure.

Specific Tips from Recent Games:

• In your recent game vs. Caisachess vs KatzeTi, the middle game was challenging. Watch for opportunities to challenge an opponent's strong central pawns earlier to improve your space.
• During the Vienna Game, consider developing your queenside pieces faster to increase control over key squares and avoid encroachment by opposing forces.
• Try reviewing key moves like f3 and d4 in openings you play often, as slight refinements in move order or piece placement can significantly improve your comfort and flexibility.

Keep focusing on your tactical sharpness and try to complement it with patient, strategic planning to enhance your overall play.

If you want, we can analyze one of your game variations in detail next session to work on specific moments.

Looking forward to your continued progress!

Your Chess Coach