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Capri-Sanula

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52.2%- 39.9%- 8.0%
Bullet 2117
507W 335L 41D
Blitz 2326
2981W 2334L 493D
Rapid 2341
1W 0L 0D
Daily 1362
2W 0L 0D
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Coach Chesswick

Quick summary

Nice run in blitz recently. You are sharp tactically and confident in the Przepiorka/Indian lines. Small mistakes and time handling still decide a number of games. Below are focused, practical suggestions so you convert more of your good positions into wins and avoid slipping in simplified endgames.

What you did well

  • You find concrete tactical shots quickly. Example: you finished decisively after your opponent weakened on the kingside in this win — review the game.
  • Opening preparation pays off. Your results with the Przepiorka/East-Indian setups show strong understanding of typical plans. Consider reviewing Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation to keep that edge.
  • Good willingness to simplify or repeat when the position is unclear. That keeps your score steady in blitz and avoids unnecessary losses — see the repetition draw here: view the draw.
  • You convert small tactical opportunities instead of overthinking under time pressure. Keep reinforcing that instinct with short pattern drills.

Key areas to improve

  • Endgame technique and pawn play. In the loss to a stronger endgame performance you were outplayed as pawns advanced and the king became active. Study simple king and pawn, and basic rook endgames — review this game to see the turning point: inspect the loss.
  • Time management in the middlegame. You sometimes burn too much clock on safe moves and then have to rush tactical decisions. With a 2-second increment use the first minute to settle a plan so later moves are quicker.
  • Avoid trading into pawn-only endgames if your opponent’s pawns are more advanced or you have a passive king. Evaluate pawn structures before exchanging down.
  • Convert small advantages. You accept repetition rather than pushing in balanced positions where a careful plan would increase winning chances. Practice probing plans instead of immediate exchanges or checks.

Concrete next steps (this week)

  • Daily 10–15 minute tactics session focused on pins, forks, discovered attacks and queen tactics. Short, high-frequency practice will strengthen what you already do well.
  • Three 20-minute endgame drills this week: king + pawn vs king, basic rook endgames, and opposition/king activity. After each drill, replay the critical phase from your loss to Boninknights (loss review).
  • One opening refinement session: reinforce move orders and common plans in Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation—two to three ideas to use when opponent deviates early.
  • Blitz habit: on move 5–10, pick a 1-sentence plan (piece goal + pawn break) and stick to it for the next 8–10 moves. This reduces time waste and prevents aimless shuffling.

Practical drills to try now

  • Tactics: 20 problems, 10 minutes. Target patterns that win material or force simplification.
  • Speed endgames: set up king and pawn vs king positions and play them from both sides until you can convert/hold in under 3 minutes each.
  • One-game experiment: play a blitz game where you deliberately avoid early queen trades unless they give a concrete structural or material advantage. See how many endgames you steer into with better pawn structure.

How to use your game reviews

  • Start with the moment the evaluation swings. Ask: was it a tactical oversight, plan error, or time trouble? For example, check the move where the game shifted vs Boninknights: open the game.
  • For wins like the one vs Timotije67, identify the quick motif you used and add it to your pattern list so you spot it faster next time: review the win.
  • In drawn repetitions, find small imbalances you could have increased (minor piece placement, pawn breaks) instead of repeating. Example draw: see the repetition.

Mini checklist before each blitz game

  • First 30 seconds: claim central control and a short plan (develop, castle, one pawn break).
  • Before exchanging queens: check pawn structure consequences and king safety for the resulting endgame.
  • If ahead on the clock, avoid speculative complications unless they win material or mate. Convert slowly.
  • If behind on the clock, simplify to remove tactical risk but beware trading into worse pawn endings.

If you want, I can

  • Make a 7-day training plan (tactics + endgames + one opening session).
  • Annotate one of the linked games move-by-move and highlight the exact moments where you mis-evaluated the position.
  • Build a short pocket repertoire checklist for your favourite openings so you make the same good moves faster in blitz.

Tell me which option you prefer and I’ll prepare it.

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