Oliver Dimakiling IM

Overview of Oliver Dimakiling's rapid performance

Your data shows a positive trajectory in rapid chess across recent months, with a solid strength-adjusted win rate and a steady rate of improvement. You demonstrate a wide opening repertoire and good results in several lines, along with a healthy mix of wins and draws. Note: the most recently provided game record ends with your opponent winning, so we can use that game as a focused learning moment to tighten decision-making when under pressure.

What you’re doing well

• You maintain a diverse yet practical opening repertoire, handling several established lines with confidence.
• You convert a good share of your positions into favorable endings, keeping the game under control and avoiding clear collapses.
• Your rating trend shows sustained improvement over multiple time horizons, indicating consistent practice and learning from games.
• You balance aggression and restraint well, choosing active plans without overextending in unclear positions.

Areas to strengthen for faster growth

• Turn draws into wins: in several openings you reach solid, balanced positions. Work on identifying concrete plan ideas that push these positions toward favorable, winning chances rather than settling for a draw.
• Improve calculation under time pressure: practice short forcing lines and tactical motifs to improve decisiveness in the middlegame, especially in open positions where tactical shots can decide the game.
• Endgame clarity: continue building endgame proficiency, focusing on converting small advantages into wins (rook endings, minor piece endgames, and simple pawn endgames).
• Post-game reflection: after rapid games, note 2–3 critical moments where a different strategic choice could yield a better result, and add a concrete follow-up plan for similar positions.

Openings performance snapshot

You’ve demonstrated good results across a mix of openings, including Catalan Open Defense, Czech Defense, Amazon Attack, and several English variations. The data shows strong outcomes in multiple lines, though many results come from single-game samples, so treat these as directional indicators rather than definitive strengths. Build on this by consolidating a core pair of openings with clear middlegame plans and common endgames.

• Recommendation: pick 2 main openings you enjoy and understand deeply, plus 1-2 flexible secondary lines. Prepare typical middlegame ideas and common tactical patterns for those lines.
• Avoid overloading your practice with too many offbeat ideas; ensure you have solid responses to the most common defenses you face.

Strategy and training plan

• Structured review: after each rapid session, write a brief 3-point learn-it-for-next-time note covering key turning points and your alternative plans.
• Tactics daily: 15–20 minutes of focused tactical puzzles to improve pattern recognition and quick calculation.
• Endgame focus: allocate a dedicated block to rook and minor piece endgames to improve conversion of small advantages.
• Time management: develop a consistent thinking process for the first 15 moves to reduce time pressure in the later stages.
• Opening consolidation: maintain a concise reference for your main lines, including typical middlegame plans and common tactical motifs.

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